How to Dial In "Falling for the First Time" by Barenaked Ladies - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Falling for the First Time"
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 Maroon (2000). Maroon is the fifth full-length studio album by Barenaked Ladies. The album was the follow-up to 1998's Stunt, the band's most successful album in the United States. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson ES-335 through a Fender Deluxe Reverb (Blackface), the rig we use for Barenaked Ladies' other songs from Maroon, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Falling for the First Time" Tone
What guitar did Barenaked Ladies use on "Falling for the First Time"?
The guitar on "Falling for the First Time" (released 2000) isn't documented; the Gibson ES-335 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Falling for the First Time" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 4, 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 "Falling for the First Time" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Falling for the First Time" 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.
More Tones You Can Dial In
Tone references for "Falling for the First Time" by Barenaked Ladies are provided for educational use. ToneMirror is not affiliated with the artists or labels referenced.