How to Dial In "Love's the Only Way" by Cage the Elephant - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Love's the Only Way"
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 Social Cues (2019). A moody, mid-tempo Social Cues track with a lightly driven guitar sound. No source available here confirms the exact guitar and amp on this recording, so Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s through Fender '65 Twin Reverb Reissue stands in. Set the amp at a low-gain, edge-of-breakup setting and use the bridge pickup. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "Love's the Only Way" Tone
What guitar did Cage the Elephant use on "Love's the Only Way"?
The guitar on "Love's the Only Way" (released 2019) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Love's the Only Way" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5, 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 "Love's the Only Way" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Love's the Only Way" 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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