How to Dial In "Runaway Train" by Steve Morse - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Runaway Train"
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 Coast to Coast (1992). Coast to Coast is the fifth studio album by the guitarist Steve Morse, released in 1992 by MCA 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 Coast to Coast, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Runaway Train" Tone
What guitar did Steve Morse use on "Runaway Train"?
The guitar on "Runaway Train" (released 1992) isn't documented; the Music Man Steve Morse Standard above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Runaway Train" 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 "Runaway Train" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Runaway Train" 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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