How to Dial In "South Carolina" by The Outlaws - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "South Carolina"
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 Lady in Waiting (1976). Lady in Waiting is the second studio album by American southern rock band Outlaws, released in 1976 by Arista Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s through a Marshall 1959SLP Plexi Super Lead Reissue, the rig we use for The Outlaws' other songs from Lady in Waiting, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "South Carolina" Tone
What guitar did The Outlaws use on "South Carolina"?
The guitar on "South Carolina" (released 1976) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "South Carolina" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5.5, Bass 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 "South Carolina" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "South Carolina" 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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