How to Dial In "Sticks and Stones" by Tracy Lawrence - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Sticks and Stones"
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 Sticks and Stones (1991). Sticks and Stones is the debut studio album by the American country singer Tracy Lawrence, released in 1991 by Atlantic Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Professional II Telecaster through a Fender '65 Deluxe Reverb Reissue, the nearest rig we use for Tracy Lawrence's other songs, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Sticks and Stones" Tone
What guitar did Tracy Lawrence use on "Sticks and Stones"?
The guitar on "Sticks and Stones" (released 1991) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Telecaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Sticks and Stones" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 3.5, Bass 5, Mid 5.5, Treble 6.5, 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 "Sticks and Stones" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Sticks and Stones" 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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