How to Dial In "Fly Away from Here" by Aerosmith - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Fly Away from Here"
Suggested rig · the original isn't documented.
Knob Positions, Pickup, and Tuning
Where to set the knobs for this tone. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale.
On your amp, these numbers won't sound the same.
Get the settings for my ampHow the artist had their guitar configured for this take.
A power ballad on Just Push Play, released in March 2001, with Steven Tyler's vocal over a layered arrangement of acoustic and electric guitars from Joe Perry and Brad Whitford. The song builds from a restrained verse to a big, singalong chorus. No source available here confirms the exact guitar and amp on this recording, so a Les Paul and a Marshall stand in. Use the bridge pickup for the chorus with medium gain, and clean up with the guitar volume in the verses.
Common Questions About the "Fly Away from Here" Tone
What guitar did Aerosmith use on "Fly Away from Here"?
The guitar on "Fly Away from Here" (released 2001) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Fly Away from Here" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, Volume 7. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale; match them on your amp first, then nudge to taste. ToneMirror can translate these positions for whatever amp you actually own.
Can I play "Fly Away from Here" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Fly Away from Here" tone on a Katana, a Helix, a tube combo, or anything else. The translation accounts for EQ curve, gain structure, and pickup type so the result actually sounds like the record, not just the same knob numbers on different gear.
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