How to Dial In "Call of the Wild" by Ted Nugent - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Call of the Wild"
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 Call of the Wild (1973). Call of the Wild is the fifth studio album by the Amboy Dukes, credited to Ted Nugent and the Amboy Dukes, released in September 1973 by DiscReet Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson Byrdland through a Fender '65 Twin Reverb Reissue, the nearest rig we use for Ted Nugent's other songs, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Call of the Wild" Tone
What guitar did Ted Nugent use on "Call of the Wild"?
The guitar on "Call of the Wild" (released 1973) isn't documented; the Gibson Byrdland above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Call of the Wild" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6.5, Bass 6, Mid 6.5, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, Volume 8. 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 "Call of the Wild" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Call of the Wild" 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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