How to Dial In "Weekend Warriors" by Ted Nugent - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Weekend Warriors"
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 Weekend Warriors (1978). A raw, driving hard-rock track with a crunchy, hollow-body bite. No rig for this track is documented here, so a Gibson Byrdland into a Fender '65 Twin Reverb Reissue stands in. Set a medium-high crunch on the bridge pickup and keep the low end tight. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "Weekend Warriors" Tone
What guitar did Ted Nugent use on "Weekend Warriors"?
The guitar on "Weekend Warriors" (released 1978) isn't documented; the Gibson Byrdland above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Weekend Warriors" 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 "Weekend Warriors" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Weekend Warriors" 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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