How to Dial In "Never Take Friendship Personal" by Anberlin - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Never Take Friendship Personal"
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 Never Take Friendship Personal (2005). A fast, melodic alt-rock song with bright, overdriven guitars. No source available here confirms the exact guitar and amp on this recording, so a Fender American Professional II Telecaster through a Marshall JCM800 2203 stands in. Set the amp at a light crunch and use the bridge pickup. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "Never Take Friendship Personal" Tone
What guitar did Anberlin use on "Never Take Friendship Personal"?
The guitar on "Never Take Friendship Personal" (released 2005) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Telecaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Never Take Friendship Personal" 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 "Never Take Friendship Personal" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Never Take Friendship Personal" 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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