How to Dial In "Alchemy Sounded Good at the Time" by Alesana - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Alchemy Sounded Good at the Time"
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.
From On Frail Wings of Vanity and Wax (2006). On Frail Wings of Vanity and Wax is the debut studio album by post-hardcore band Alesana. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson Les Paul Studio through a Peavey 5150 II, the rig we use for Alesana's other songs from On Frail Wings of Vanity and Wax, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Published transcriptions put it in drop D.
Common Questions About the "Alchemy Sounded Good at the Time" Tone
What guitar did Alesana use on "Alchemy Sounded Good at the Time"?
The guitar on "Alchemy Sounded Good at the Time" (released 2006) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Studio above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. The track is in Drop D (D A D G B E), so retune before you dial anything in.
What amp settings does "Alchemy Sounded Good at the Time" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7, 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 "Alchemy Sounded Good at the Time" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Alchemy Sounded Good at the Time" 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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