How to Dial In "Prison Grove" by Warren Zevon - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Prison Grove"
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 The Wind (2003). The Wind is the twelfth and final studio album by American singer-songwriter Warren Zevon, released on 26 August 2003 by Artemis. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender Standard Stratocaster through a Fender Silverface Twin Reverb, the nearest rig we use for Warren Zevon's other songs, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Prison Grove" Tone
What guitar did Warren Zevon use on "Prison Grove"?
The guitar on "Prison Grove" (released 2003) isn't documented; the Fender Standard Stratocaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Prison Grove" 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 "Prison Grove" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Prison Grove" 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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