How to Dial In "Farther Than the Sun" by Alter Bridge - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Farther Than the Sun"
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 Fortress (2013). Fortress is the fourth studio album by American rock band Alter Bridge, released by Roadrunner Records on September 25, 2013. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a PRS Mark Tremonti through a Mesa Boogie Mark V, the rig we use for Alter Bridge's other songs from Fortress, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Farther Than the Sun" Tone
What guitar did Alter Bridge use on "Farther Than the Sun"?
The guitar on "Farther Than the Sun" (released 2013) isn't documented; the PRS Mark Tremonti above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Farther Than the Sun" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 8, Bass 5.5, 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 "Farther Than the Sun" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Farther Than the Sun" 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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