How to Dial In "Save It for a Rainy Day" by The Jayhawks - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Save It for a Rainy Day"
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 Rainy Day Music (2003). Rainy Day Music is the seventh studio album by American rock band the Jayhawks, released on April 8, 2003. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender Player Telecaster through a Fender Deluxe Reverb (Blackface), the nearest rig we use for The Jayhawks' other songs, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the neck pickup.
Common Questions About the "Save It for a Rainy Day" Tone
What guitar did The Jayhawks use on "Save It for a Rainy Day"?
The guitar on "Save It for a Rainy Day" (released 2003) isn't documented; the Fender Player Telecaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: neck pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Save It for a Rainy Day" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 2, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Presence 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 "Save It for a Rainy Day" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Save It for a Rainy Day" 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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