How to Dial In "Knee Deep" by Zac Brown Band - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Knee Deep"
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 You Get What You Give (2010). You Get What You Give is the second studio album by American country music group Zac Brown Band. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender Custom Shop 1968 Telecaster Heavy Relic through a Matchless DC-30, the rig we use for Zac Brown Band's other songs from You Get What You Give, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the neck pickup.
Common Questions About the "Knee Deep" Tone
What guitar did Zac Brown Band use on "Knee Deep"?
The guitar on "Knee Deep" (released 2010) isn't documented; the Fender Custom Shop 1968 Telecaster Heavy Relic above gets the sound. Pickup selector: neck pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Knee Deep" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5, Bass 5.5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, Volume 6.5. 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 "Knee Deep" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Knee Deep" 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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