Futique album cover - Biffy Clyro
Guitar tone settings

How to Dial In "Goodbye" by Biffy Clyro - Guitar Tone Settings

The rig

Gear for "Goodbye"

Suggested rig · the original isn't documented.

The settings

Knob Positions, Pickup, and Tuning

Amp settings

Where to set the knobs for this tone. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale.

Gain6.5
Bass5.5
Mid6
Treble6.5
Presence6.5
Volume7

On your amp, these numbers won't sound the same.

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Guitar setup

How the artist had their guitar configured for this take.

TuningDrop D(D A D G B E)
Pickup selector
NeckNk+MdMiddleBr+MdBridge
Guitar knobs
Tone8
Volume10
Recording notes

From Futique (2025). The rig on this recording isn't documented, so a Fender American Professional II Stratocaster into a Vox AC30 C2 stands in. Set a medium-high crunch on the bridge pickup and keep the low end tight. The rest of the album is in Drop D, so that is assumed here.

FAQ

Common Questions About the "Goodbye" Tone

  1. What guitar did Biffy Clyro use on "Goodbye"?

    The guitar on "Goodbye" (released 2025) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Stratocaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. The track is in Drop D (D A D G B E), so retune before you dial anything in.

  2. What amp settings does "Goodbye" need?

    Settings for this sound: Gain 6.5, Bass 5.5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, 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.

  3. Can I play "Goodbye" without the original gear?

    Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Goodbye" 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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