How to Dial In "Red Light" by The Georgia Satellites - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Red Light"
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 Georgia Satellites (1986). Georgia Satellites is the debut studio album by American Southern rock band the Georgia Satellites. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s through a Fender '65 Twin Reverb Reissue, the rig we use for The Georgia Satellites' other songs from Georgia Satellites, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Red Light" Tone
What guitar did The Georgia Satellites use on "Red Light"?
The guitar on "Red Light" (released 1986) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Red Light" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5, Bass 5, 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 "Red Light" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Red Light" 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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