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Blue October Guitar Tone - Settings for Every Signature Song

Browse every Blue October song we've broken down into amp settings, pickup choice, and pedal chain - then adapt the recipe to whatever rig you actually own.

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Record by record

Blue October Albums We've Broken Down

Every tone

All 4 Blue October Tones

Across the years

Blue October Tone Evolution

  1. 2000
    James
    Consent to Treatment
  2. 2006
    Hate Me
    Foiled
  3. 2009
    Dirt Room
    Approaching Normal
  4. 2009
    Say It
    Approaching Normal
FAQ

Common Questions About Blue October's Tone

  1. What guitar does Blue October play?

    The specific guitar Blue October used on these recordings varies song to song - the settings we list are tuned to the tracked tone, not a single instrument.

  2. What amp does Blue October use?

    Blue October's amp rig varies across their catalog. Each tone breakdown lists the specific amp used for that song.

  3. How many Blue October songs can I dial in here?

    ToneMirror has tone breakdowns for 4 Blue October songs, including "Dirt Room", "Hate Me", "James". Each one comes with the original amp settings, pickup position, tuning, and pedal chain - plus a per-rig adaptation so you can play it on your own gear.

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