🎸 Rock · 2010s+

Out Like a Light by The Honeysticks, Ricky Montgomery & Caleb Hurst (Solo · Distorted) — Guitar Tone

by The Honeysticks, Ricky Montgomery & Caleb Hurst · solo

The Out Like a Light by The Honeysticks, Ricky Montgomery & Caleb Hurst guitar tone is built on a Fender tube combo amp, dialed in at gain 5/10, bass 6, mid 6.5, treble 6.5, presence 5.5 (community-researched baseline). Full breakdown below — then adapt every knob to your exact guitar and amp, free.

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Amp settings (0–10)

GAIN

BASS

6.5

MID

6.5

TREBLE

5.5

PRESENCE

5.5

REVERB

Community-researched baseline. Your rig is different — GuitarToneAdapt re-dials every knob for your specific guitar, amp and pickups.

How these settings compare

Measured against the 540 rock tones in our researched catalog: Gain 5 sits right around the rock average (4.8); mids at 6.5 are right around average (6.2).

Guitar controls

8-9

VOLUME

7-8

TONE

Original gear

Guitar: Fender Stratocaster (exact model unknown, likely standard single-coil configuration as per indie pop conventions and band era) · Amp: Fender tube combo amp (exact model unknown, likely Hot Rod Deluxe or similar, based on genre and era)

Studio recording, 2017-2018 era. No direct evidence of specific gear for the solo section; inferred from genre, band sound, and era. No evidence of live-specific gear for this part.

Gear used on this tone

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Pickups

Bridge pickup (likely for solo section to cut through mix)

Signal chain

Fender Stratocaster (exact model unknown, likely standard single-coil configuration as per indie pop conventions and band era) → Chorus pedal (model unknown) → Reverb pedal (model unknown) → Fender tube combo amp (exact model unknown, likely Hot Rod Deluxe or similar, based on genre and era)

Effects

chorus, reverb

Amp effects: Reverb (spring, level 6.5)

Tone character

crunchy and saturated, bright and articulate, dreamy and atmospheric, spacious with reverb, slightly compressed, melodic clarity, moderate sustain, clear note separation, chorus shimmer, not harsh or scooped

Recording context

studio

How it’s played

straight, medium tempo, medium dynamics · crunch distortion. This shapes how hard the amp is pushed and where the EQ sits for the Out Like a Light sound.

Difficulty

3/5 · Solo

The solo requires intermediate technique, with melodic phrasing, expressive bends, and careful use of effects to achieve the dreamy, atmospheric tone typical of indie pop/rock.

Worth knowing

No direct source confirms exact guitar, amp, or pedal models/settings for the solo section of 'Out Like a Light'.
All gear and settings are estimated based on genre (indie pop/rock), era (2010s+), and typical studio practices.
No evidence of specific pedal models; effects inferred from audible characteristics and Equipboard's general description.
No evidence of high-gain or fuzz/distortion pedals; tone is crunchy and saturated but not metal.
If further evidence (studio photos, interviews, isolated tracks) emerges, update gear and settings accordingly.
Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. The solo tone is warm, dynamic, and just at the edge of breakup, with forward mids and a slightly rolled-off top end typical of indie/alt-pop production. The reverb is present but not overwhelming, matching the song's dreamy, intimate vibe and the artist's usual amp settings for melodic leads.

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Out Like a Light guitar tone — FAQ

What amp settings do I need for the Out Like a Light guitar tone?

Set your amp to roughly: gain 5, bass 6, mid 6.5, treble 6.5, presence 5.5, reverb 5.5. These are community-researched baselines — GuitarToneAdapt re-dials them for your exact guitar and amp.

What gear was used for the Out Like a Light tone?

Original gear/effects: Guitar: Fender Stratocaster (exact model unknown, likely standard single-coil configuration as per indie pop conventions and band era) · Amp: Fender tube combo amp (exact model unknown, likely Hot Rod Deluxe or similar, based on genre and era); chorus, reverb.

Can I get the Out Like a Light tone on a different guitar or amp?

Yes. Different guitars and amps need different knob positions to sound the same. GuitarToneAdapt models pickup output and wood brightness, then compensates so you match the record on your own rig.

How do I sound like The Honeysticks, Ricky Montgomery & Caleb Hurst on Out Like a Light — what gear and pedals?

Start with Bridge pickup (likely for solo section to cut through mix), the amp EQ above (gain 5, bass 6, mid 6.5, treble 6.5, presence 5.5, reverb 5.5), and chorus, reverb. Then let GuitarToneAdapt compensate for the guitar, amp and pedals you actually own so it sits like the record.

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Sources

The Honeysticks Members, Gear & Sound | Equipboard

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