How to Dial In "Keep It Between the Lines" by Sturgill Simpson - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Keep It Between the Lines"
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 A Sailor's Guide to Earth (2016). A Sailor's Guide to Earth is the third studio album by American country music singer-songwriter Sturgill Simpson. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Professional II Telecaster through a Fender '65 Twin Reverb Reissue, the rig we use for Sturgill Simpson's other songs from A Sailor's Guide to Earth, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Keep It Between the Lines" Tone
What guitar did Sturgill Simpson use on "Keep It Between the Lines"?
The guitar on "Keep It Between the Lines" (released 2016) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Telecaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Keep It Between the Lines" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5.5, Bass 5.5, Mid 6.5, Treble 7, Presence 6.5, 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 "Keep It Between the Lines" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Keep It Between the Lines" 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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