How to Dial In "Welcome to the Goodtimes" by The Black Crowes - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Welcome to the Goodtimes"
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 By Your Side (1999). By Your Side is a studio album by the American rock band the Black Crowes, released on 12 January 1999 by Columbia Records. The album's personnel list credits Rich Robinson with guitar. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the rig we use for The Black Crowes' other songs from By Your Side, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Welcome to the Goodtimes" Tone
What guitar did The Black Crowes use on "Welcome to the Goodtimes"?
The guitar on "Welcome to the Goodtimes" (released 1999) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Welcome to the Goodtimes" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6.5, Bass 5.5, Mid 6.5, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, 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 "Welcome to the Goodtimes" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Welcome to the Goodtimes" 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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