🎸 Other · 2010s+

YUKON (Live Grammy) by Lewis Hanton (Riff · Distorted) — Guitar Tone

by Lewis Hanton · riff

The YUKON (Live Grammy) by Lewis Hanton guitar tone is built on a Neural DSP Quad Cortex, dialed in at gain 4.5/10, 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)

4.5

GAIN

BASS

6.5

MID

6.5

TREBLE

5.5

PRESENCE

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 1310 tones in our researched catalog: Gain 4.5 sits right around the catalog average (5.3); mids at 6.5 are right around average (5.9).

Guitar controls

8-9

VOLUME

7-8

TONE

Original gear

Guitar: 1988 Yamaha RGX 612S · Amp: Neural DSP Quad Cortex (amp modeler, specific amp model not specified)

Live performance at 2026 Grammy Awards; guitar plugged directly into Neural DSP Quad Cortex amp modeler; no traditional amp on stage. Looper pedal (Boss RC-600) used for layering. No evidence of additional pedals or analog amp.

Gear used on this tone

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Pickups

Neck pickup

Signal chain

1988 Yamaha RGX 612S → Boss RC-600 Loop Station → Neural DSP Quad Cortex (amp modeler, specific amp model not specified)

Effects

reverb, looper

Amp effects: Reverb (digital, level 3)

Tone character

warm and rounded, articulate and clear, slightly compressed, edge-of-breakup, present midrange, subtle sustain, minimal ambience, direct and intimate, no modulation or time-based effects, dynamic response to picking

Recording context

live

How it’s played

straight, medium tempo, medium dynamics · edge distortion. This shapes how hard the amp is pushed and where the EQ sits for the YUKON (Live Grammy) sound.

Difficulty

3/5 · Riff

The riff requires accurate timing for live looping, dynamic picking to control breakup, and clean articulation, but does not involve advanced techniques or fast passages.

Worth knowing

No direct source provides specific amp model or amp settings; estimated based on Neural DSP Quad Cortex typical clean/edge-of-breakup settings for modern R&B/alt-pop.
No explicit pedalboard or effect pedal evidence for this live performance except Boss RC-600 looper (used for layering, not for tone shaping).
No evidence of chorus, delay, or modulation effects in the riff section; tone is dry and direct.
Pickup choice inferred from typical warm, rounded neck pickup tone and video footage.
Settings are estimated based on genre, era, and typical Quad Cortex clean/edge-of-breakup presets.
Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. The riff section of 'YUKON (Live Grammy)' features a crunchy, articulate tone with forward mids and a balanced low end, typical of Lewis Hanton's preference for expressive, dynamic rock tones. The moderate gain and subtle reverb reflect a live, punchy sound with clarity and presence, in line with modern indie/alt-rock production.

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YUKON (Live Grammy) guitar tone — FAQ

What amp settings do I need for the YUKON (Live Grammy) guitar tone?

Set your amp to roughly: gain 4.5, bass 6, mid 6.5, treble 6.5, presence 5.5, reverb 3. These are community-researched baselines — GuitarToneAdapt re-dials them for your exact guitar and amp.

What gear was used for the YUKON (Live Grammy) tone?

Original gear/effects: Guitar: 1988 Yamaha RGX 612S · Amp: Neural DSP Quad Cortex (amp modeler, specific amp model not specified); reverb, looper.

Can I get the YUKON (Live Grammy) 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 Lewis Hanton on YUKON (Live Grammy) — what gear and pedals?

Start with Neck pickup, the amp EQ above (gain 4.5, bass 6, mid 6.5, treble 6.5, presence 5.5, reverb 3), and reverb, looper. Then let GuitarToneAdapt compensate for the guitar, amp and pedals you actually own so it sits like the record.

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