Neural DSP Quad Cortex settings
Country Girl (Shake It For Me) settings for Neural DSP Quad Cortex
Luke Bryan · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Luke Bryan "Country Girl (Shake It For Me)" riff tone on a Neural DSP Quad Cortex, use the US TWN Normal (Fender Twin Reverb) amp model on the clean channel, then set Gain 1, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 5. Use the bridge + middle pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Squier Stratocaster · updated 2026-10-07
- Amp model
- US TWN Normal (Fender Twin Reverb)
- Channel
- Clean
- Cab
- Open Back
- Pickup
- Bridge + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Neural DSP Quad Cortex knobs
- Gain
- 1
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 5
Amp block
- Drive
- 4
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
Effects chain
- 1compressionChief CS3 (BOSS CS-3 Compression Sustainer)Level 7 · Sustain 6
- 2boostExotic Z Boost (Xotic RC Booster)Gain 4 · Level 7
- 3delaySlapback DelayMix 4 · Feedback 2
- 4reverbSpring Reverb Engine (M)Mix 3.5 · Decay 4
Playing tips
- Focus on dynamic picking to achieve a percussive rhythm.
- Use a light palm mute for added tightness in the attack.
- Experiment with fingerstyle for a more articulate sound.
The original rig
What Luke Bryan used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Neural DSP Quad Cortex actually has.
- Guitar
- Fender Telecaster (likely American Standard or Nashville Telecaster, typical for Nashville country sessions in 2010s)
- Amp
- Fender Twin Reverb (Blackface or reissue, standard for modern country studio recordings)
- Gain
- 4
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 3
Different guitar or pedals? Get Country Girl (Shake It For Me) adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Luke Bryan's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What amp model should I use on the Neural DSP Quad Cortex for Country Girl (Shake It For Me)?
Use the US TWN Normal (Fender Twin Reverb) (clean channel) with Drive 4, Master 7, Bass 5, Mid 5.5, Treble 7, Presence 6, followed by Chief CS3 (BOSS CS-3 Compression Sustainer), Exotic Z Boost (Xotic RC Booster), Slapback Delay, Spring Reverb Engine (M).
Which pickup should I use for Country Girl (Shake It For Me)?
Bridge + Middle, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Luke Bryan use on Country Girl (Shake It For Me)?
Guitar: Fender Telecaster (likely American Standard or Nashville Telecaster, typical for Nashville country sessions in 2010s). Amp: Fender Twin Reverb (Blackface or reissue, standard for modern country studio recordings).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Squier Stratocaster. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
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Settings are generated by ToneAdapt's tone adaptation for the gear named on this page and are a starting point — every amp, guitar and room is a little different.