How to Dial In "Prequel to the Sequel" by Between the Buried and Me - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Prequel to the Sequel"
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 Colors (2007). Colors is the fourth studio album by the American progressive metal band Between the Buried and Me, released on September 18, 2007, through Victory Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a PRS Custom 24 through a Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier, the rig we use for Between the Buried and Me's other songs from Colors, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Prequel to the Sequel" Tone
What guitar did Between the Buried and Me use on "Prequel to the Sequel"?
The guitar on "Prequel to the Sequel" (released 2007) isn't documented; the PRS Custom 24 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Prequel to the Sequel" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 6, 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 "Prequel to the Sequel" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Prequel to the Sequel" 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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