How to Dial In "Blue Radio" by Warren Haynes - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Blue Radio"
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 Tales of Ordinary Madness (1993). Tales of Ordinary Madness is the debut solo studio album by Warren Haynes, released in 1993 by Megaforce Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue (Custom Shop) through a Soldano SLO-100, the rig we use for Warren Haynes' other songs from Tales of Ordinary Madness, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the neck pickup.
Common Questions About the "Blue Radio" Tone
What guitar did Warren Haynes use on "Blue Radio"?
The guitar on "Blue Radio" (released 1993) isn't documented; the Gibson 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue (Custom Shop) above gets the sound. Pickup selector: neck pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Blue Radio" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 3.5, Bass 5, Mid 5.5, Treble 5.5, 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 "Blue Radio" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Blue Radio" 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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