How to Dial In "Company Man" by Warren Haynes - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Company Man"
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 Ashes & Dust (2015). Ashes & Dust is the third solo album by the Allman Brothers Band and Gov't Mule guitarist and singer Warren Haynes, released on 24 July 2015 by Concord Music Group. 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 nearest rig we use for Warren Haynes' other songs, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the neck pickup.
Common Questions About the "Company Man" Tone
What guitar did Warren Haynes use on "Company Man"?
The guitar on "Company Man" (released 2015) 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 "Company Man" 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 "Company Man" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Company Man" 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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