American Fool

[inyarak74]

I heard ‘ hurts so good’ on the radio the other day, and the guitar tone really grabbed me. So, after revisiting Johnny Cougar for a spell, I gotta say that album rocks! What you guys think as far as gear to get that tone? Sounds pretty basic and straightforward, but it’s got a meanness to it that I dig. Thoughts?

 

[Mailman1971]

Yea real gritty. Reminds me of Tom Petty tone.

 

[ZEEGLER]

Yea real gritty. Reminds me of Tom Petty tone.

So, a Ricky thru a Vox?

 

[Devin]

I know the dude played a Hamer Standard a lot; not sure if that's what's on the track. As far as the amp I have no idea

 

[lespaul6]

Im pretty sure he used a Jcm 800 2203 or 2204 live.... I remember researching this years ago. That was some great sounding guitar on the record

 

[Mr. Willy]

Was that David Grissom on that record?

 

[Dino 939]

Just workin' on my own tale of Jack & Diane.
Gotta love them SuSsy' chords!!

 

[Findthetone1]

Love Mellencamp. Been playing Small Town on my acoustic all week.