How to Dial In "Even Cowgirls Get the Blues" by The Gaslight Anthem - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Even Cowgirls Get the Blues"
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 The '59 Sound (2008). A punchy, Springsteen-leaning rocker from The '59 Sound with a driven, Telecaster-style guitar sound. No source available here confirms the exact guitar and amp on this recording, so Fender American Professional II Telecaster through Fender Deluxe Reverb stands in. Set the amp at a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "Even Cowgirls Get the Blues" Tone
What guitar did The Gaslight Anthem use on "Even Cowgirls Get the Blues"?
The guitar on "Even Cowgirls Get the Blues" (released 2008) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Telecaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Even Cowgirls Get the Blues" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5.5, Bass 5.5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, Volume 6.5. 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 "Even Cowgirls Get the Blues" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Even Cowgirls Get the Blues" 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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