How to Dial In "This Circus" by Chevelle - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "This Circus"
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 Sci-Fi Crimes (2009). Sci-Fi Crimes is the fifth studio album by the American rock band Chevelle, released on August 31, 2009 through Epic Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a PRS Custom 24 through a Mesa Boogie Mark IV, the rig we use for Chevelle's other songs from Sci-Fi Crimes, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "This Circus" Tone
What guitar did Chevelle use on "This Circus"?
The guitar on "This Circus" (released 2009) isn't documented; the PRS Custom 24 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "This Circus" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7.5, Bass 6.5, Mid 5, 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 "This Circus" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "This Circus" 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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