Head Down album cover - Rival Sons
Album · 2 tones

Head Down Guitar Tone - Amp Settings for Every Track

Rival Sons·2012·Guitar tone settings
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The Head Down amp settings window

Median knob positions across the 2 guitar tracks we've broken down from this record, on the amps they were tracked with. A starting point for the album's sound; pick a track below for its exact recipe.

Gain
5.5
5.5–5.5 · n=2
Bass
6
6–6 · n=2
Mid
7
7–7 · n=2
Treble
6.5
6.5–6.5 · n=2
Presence
6
6–6 · n=2
Volume
7
7–7 · n=2
Tracklist

Every Head Down Tone You Can Dial In

  1. Jordan
  2. You Want To

2 of this record's tracks are broken down so far. Most popular first.

FAQ

Common Questions About the Head Down Tone

  1. What amp settings do I need for the Head Down sound?

    Across the 2 guitar tracks from Head Down we've catalogued, the median is gain 5.5 (range 5.5–5.5), with bass 6, mid 7, treble 6.5 on a 0–10 scale. That's the record's window rather than any one song's recipe - pick a track above for the exact knob positions it was recorded with.

  2. How many Head Down songs can I dial in here?

    ToneMirror has 2 tracks from Head Down broken down, including "Jordan" and "You Want To". Each carries the original amp settings, pickup position, tuning, and pedal chain, plus a per-rig adaptation for your own gear.

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