How to Dial In "Out in the Middle" by Zac Brown Band - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Out in the Middle"
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 Comeback (2021). The Comeback is the seventh 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 nearest rig we use for Zac Brown Band's other songs, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Out in the Middle" Tone
What guitar did Zac Brown Band use on "Out in the Middle"?
The guitar on "Out in the Middle" (released 2021) isn't documented; the Fender Custom Shop 1968 Telecaster Heavy Relic above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Out in the Middle" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 4, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Presence 5, 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 "Out in the Middle" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Out in the Middle" 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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