How to Dial In "Little Tyrants" by Anberlin - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Little Tyrants"
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 Vital (2012). Vital is the sixth studio album by American alternative rock band Anberlin which was released on October 16, 2012. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Professional II Telecaster through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the rig we use for Anberlin's other songs from Vital, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Little Tyrants" Tone
What guitar did Anberlin use on "Little Tyrants"?
The guitar on "Little Tyrants" (released 2012) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Telecaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Little Tyrants" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, Volume 6.5. 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 "Little Tyrants" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Little Tyrants" 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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