How to Dial In "Cruel Streak" by The Black Crowes - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Cruel Streak"
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 Pound of Feathers (2026). A Pound of Feathers is the tenth studio album by American rock band the Black Crowes, released on March 13, 2026, via the band's own Silver Arrow label. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson Custom Shop 1968 Les Paul Goldtop Reissue through a Marshall 1962 Bluesbreaker Reissue, the rig we use for The Black Crowes' other songs from A Pound of Feathers, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Cruel Streak" Tone
What guitar did The Black Crowes use on "Cruel Streak"?
The guitar on "Cruel Streak" (released 2026) isn't documented; the Gibson Custom Shop 1968 Les Paul Goldtop Reissue above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Cruel Streak" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5, Bass 6, Mid 6, Treble 6, Presence 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 "Cruel Streak" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Cruel Streak" 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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