How to Dial In "Thunder" by Boys Like Girls - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Thunder"
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 Boys Like Girls (2006). Boys Like Girls is the debut studio album by American rock band Boys Like Girls, released on August 22, 2006 by Columbia Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson Les Paul Custom through a Soldano SLO-100, the rig we use for Boys Like Girls' other songs from Boys Like Girls, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Thunder" Tone
What guitar did Boys Like Girls use on "Thunder"?
The guitar on "Thunder" (released 2006) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Custom above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Thunder" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6.5, Bass 5.5, Mid 6, 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 "Thunder" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Thunder" 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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