How to Dial In "Two Gunslingers" by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Two Gunslingers"
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 Into the Great Wide Open (1991), produced by Jeff Lynne. A chiming, 12-string-style guitar part in the Heartbreakers' manner, with bright rhythm figures from Mike Campbell. No source available here confirms the exact guitar and amp on this recording, so a Rickenbacker 360/12 through a Vox AC30 C2 stands in. Use the bridge pickup and set the amp bright and right at the edge of breakup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Two Gunslingers" Tone
What guitar did Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers use on "Two Gunslingers"?
The guitar on "Two Gunslingers" (released 1991) isn't documented; the Rickenbacker 360/12 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Two Gunslingers" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 3, Bass 4.5, Mid 5.5, Treble 7, Presence 6, Volume 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 "Two Gunslingers" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Two Gunslingers" 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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