Burrell-inspired Preset for Zoom G3Xn

Kenny Burrell’s guitar tone is warm, clean, and mellow, often associated with classic jazz guitar. We can approximate his sound in Zoom G3Xn by tweaking settings and effects.

Draft

1. Clean Jazz Amp Setup

• Amp Model: Use the Fender Bassman model
• Gain: 20–30 (low gain for clean tone).
• Bass: 60–70 (emphasize warmth).
• Middle: 55–65 (to bring body to the tone).
• Treble: 40–50 (keep it smooth, not too bright).
• Presence: 20–30 (optional, for subtle sparkle).
• Cabinet: Use a 1x12 Combo or similar cab for a jazzier sound.

2. Reverb

• Use the Hall Reverb or Plate Reverb effect.
• Decay: 3–4 seconds (short to medium).
• Mix: 20–30%.
• Pre-Delay: 10–20ms (a small amount to give depth without cluttering the tone).

3. Compressor

• Add compression to even out dynamics and add sustain.
• Threshold: -20 to -30 dB (mild compression).
• Ratio: 3:1 or 4:1.
• Attack: Slow (to keep a natural sound).
• Level: Adjust to match your output volume.

4. EQ

• Add an EQ block to fine-tune the tone:
• Low: +3 to +5 dB (boost warmth).
• Mid: +1 to +3 dB at 400–600 Hz (enhance body).
• High: -2 to -4 dB above 8 kHz (reduce harshness).
• Q (Bandwidth): Keep it wide for smooth adjustments.

5. Optional Effects

• Chorus (Optional for thickness):
  • Use a light Stereo Chorus or Jazz Chorus effect.
  • Depth: 20–30%.
  • Rate: Slow (0.2–0.4 Hz).
  • Mix: Low (10–20%).
• Delay (Optional for subtle echo):
  • Use a Tape Delay with:
  • Time: 300ms.
  • Feedback: 10–15%.
  • Mix: 15–20%.

6. Pickup and Guitar Settings

• Pickup: Use your neck pickup for a warm, jazzy sound.
• Tone Knob: Roll back the tone knob slightly to mellow the treble.

7. Saving the Preset

1. After dialing in all the settings on your Zoom G3Xn, press and hold the Patch button to save the preset.
2. Name the patch something like “Burrell Tone” for easy recall.