How to Dial In "Imaginary Enemy" by Circa Survive - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Imaginary Enemy"
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 Blue Sky Noise (2010). Blue Sky Noise is the third studio album by American rock band Circa Survive, released on April 20, 2010, through Atlantic Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Professional II Jazzmaster through a Bad Cat Hot Cat 30, the nearest rig we use for Circa Survive's other songs, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Imaginary Enemy" Tone
What guitar did Circa Survive use on "Imaginary Enemy"?
The guitar on "Imaginary Enemy" (released 2010) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Jazzmaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Imaginary Enemy" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Presence 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.
Can I play "Imaginary Enemy" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Imaginary Enemy" 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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