How to Dial In "Confessin' the Blues" by The Rolling Stones - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Confessin' 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 12 × 5 (1964). 12 × 5 is the second American studio album by the English rock band the Rolling Stones, released in 1964 following the success of their American debut England's Newest Hit Makers. The song is a cover of a Jay McShann and Walter Brown song, which the band first released on the Five by Five EP. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Vintage II 1963 Telecaster through a Fender '65 Twin Reverb Reissue, the nearest rig we use for The Rolling Stones' other songs, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Confessin' the Blues" Tone
What guitar did The Rolling Stones use on "Confessin' the Blues"?
The guitar on "Confessin' the Blues" (released 1964) isn't documented; the Fender American Vintage II 1963 Telecaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Confessin' the Blues" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5, Bass 5, 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 "Confessin' 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 "Confessin' 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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