How to Dial In "Jesus Is Just Alright" by The Byrds - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Jesus Is Just Alright"
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 Ballad of Easy Rider (1969). Ballad of Easy Rider is the eighth album by the American rock band the Byrds and was released in November 1969 on Columbia Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Rickenbacker 360/12 through a Vox AC30HW2X Hand-Wired, the nearest rig we use for The Byrds' other songs, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Jesus Is Just Alright" Tone
What guitar did The Byrds use on "Jesus Is Just Alright"?
The guitar on "Jesus Is Just Alright" (released 1969) isn't documented; the Rickenbacker 360/12 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Jesus Is Just Alright" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 3, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 6.5, Volume 6. 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 "Jesus Is Just Alright" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Jesus Is Just Alright" 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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