How to Dial In "Rite of Spring" by Angels & Airwaves - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Rite of Spring"
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 I-Empire (2007). I-Empire is the second studio album by alternative rock band Angels & Airwaves. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson ES-333 through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the rig we use for Angels & Airwaves' other songs from I-Empire, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Rite of Spring" Tone
What guitar did Angels & Airwaves use on "Rite of Spring"?
The guitar on "Rite of Spring" (released 2007) isn't documented; the Gibson ES-333 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Rite of Spring" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 6.5, 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 "Rite of Spring" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Rite of Spring" 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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