How to Dial In "Right Up Ahead" by Winger - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Right Up Ahead"
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 IV (2006). IV is the fourth studio album by American rock band Winger, and the first since their 1993 album Pull. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Pensa MK-1 through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the nearest rig we use for Winger's other songs, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Right Up Ahead" Tone
What guitar did Winger use on "Right Up Ahead"?
The guitar on "Right Up Ahead" (released 2006) isn't documented; the Pensa MK-1 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Right Up Ahead" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6.5, Bass 5.5, 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 "Right Up Ahead" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Right Up Ahead" 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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