How to Dial In "Down in the Track" by The Doobie Brothers - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Down in the Track"
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 What Were Once Vices Are Now Habits (1974). What Were Once Vices Are Now Habits is the fourth studio album by American rock band the Doobie Brothers. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Professional II Stratocaster through a Fender '65 Twin Reverb Reissue, the rig we use for The Doobie Brothers' other songs from What Were Once Vices Are Now Habits, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Down in the Track" Tone
What guitar did The Doobie Brothers use on "Down in the Track"?
The guitar on "Down in the Track" (released 1974) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Stratocaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Down in the Track" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5, Bass 6, Mid 6, 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 "Down in the Track" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Down in the Track" 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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