How to Dial In "Yank Me, Crank Me" by Ted Nugent - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Yank Me, Crank Me"
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 Ted Nugent (1975). A hard-rock riff-driven track from Nugent's solo debut. No source available here confirms the exact guitar and amp on this recording, so a Gibson Byrdland through a Fender '65 Twin Reverb Reissue stands in. Set the amp at a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "Yank Me, Crank Me" Tone
What guitar did Ted Nugent use on "Yank Me, Crank Me"?
The guitar on "Yank Me, Crank Me" (released 1975) isn't documented; the Gibson Byrdland above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Yank Me, Crank Me" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7, Bass 5.5, Mid 6.5, Treble 7, Presence 6.5, Volume 7.5. 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 "Yank Me, Crank Me" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Yank Me, Crank Me" 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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