How to Dial In "Sea Stories" by Sturgill Simpson - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Sea Stories"
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 the American country singer-songwriter Sturgill Simpson, released on 15 April 2016 by Atlantic Records. 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.
Common Questions About the "Sea Stories" Tone
What guitar did Sturgill Simpson use on "Sea Stories"?
The guitar on "Sea Stories" (released 2016) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Telecaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Sea Stories" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5.5, Bass 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 "Sea Stories" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Sea Stories" 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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