How to Dial In "Hopelessly Hopeful" by Asking Alexandria - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Hopelessly Hopeful"
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 Asking Alexandria (2017). Asking Alexandria is the fifth studio album by English rock band Asking Alexandria, released on 15 December 2017 by Sumerian. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so an ESP E-II Eclipse through a Peavey 6505+, the rig we use for Asking Alexandria's other songs from Asking Alexandria, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Hopelessly Hopeful" Tone
What guitar did Asking Alexandria use on "Hopelessly Hopeful"?
The guitar on "Hopelessly Hopeful" (released 2017) isn't documented; the ESP E-II Eclipse above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Hopelessly Hopeful" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7, Bass 6, Mid 5.5, 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 "Hopelessly Hopeful" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Hopelessly Hopeful" 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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