How to Dial In "Right Before My Eyes" by Cage the Elephant - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Right Before My Eyes"
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 Thank You, Happy Birthday (2011). Thank You, Happy Birthday is the second studio album by American rock band Cage the Elephant. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the rig we use for Cage the Elephant's other songs from Thank You Happy Birthday, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Right Before My Eyes" Tone
What guitar did Cage the Elephant use on "Right Before My Eyes"?
The guitar on "Right Before My Eyes" (released 2011) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Right Before My Eyes" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6.5, Bass 5.5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, Volume 7.5. 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 "Right Before My Eyes" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Right Before My Eyes" 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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