How to Dial In "Cruise Missile" by Steve Morse - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Cruise Missile"
Suggested rig · the original isn't documented.
Knob Positions, Pickup, and Tuning
Where to set the knobs for this tone. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale.
On your amp, these numbers won't sound the same.
Get the settings for my ampHow the artist had their guitar configured for this take.
From The Introduction (1984). The Introduction is the first studio album by the guitarist Steve Morse, released in 1984 by Elektra Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Music Man Steve Morse Standard through a Fender '65 Twin Reverb Reissue, the rig we use for Steve Morse's other songs from The Introduction, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Cruise Missile" Tone
What guitar did Steve Morse use on "Cruise Missile"?
The guitar on "Cruise Missile" (released 1984) isn't documented; the Music Man Steve Morse Standard above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Cruise Missile" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 3, Bass 5.5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, Volume 7. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale; match them on your amp first, then nudge to taste. ToneMirror can translate these positions for whatever amp you actually own.
Can I play "Cruise Missile" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Cruise Missile" tone on a Katana, a Helix, a tube combo, or anything else. The translation accounts for EQ curve, gain structure, and pickup type so the result actually sounds like the record, not just the same knob numbers on different gear.
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