How to Dial In "Play the Poet" by Coheed and Cambria - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Play the Poet"
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 Vaxis – Act III: The Father of Make Believe (2025). Vaxis – Act III: The Father of Make Believe is the eleventh studio album by American progressive rock band Coheed and Cambria. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson Explorer through a Mesa Boogie Triple Rectifier, the rig we use for Coheed and Cambria's other songs from Vaxis – Act III: The Father of Make Believe, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Play the Poet" Tone
What guitar did Coheed and Cambria use on "Play the Poet"?
The guitar on "Play the Poet" (released 2025) isn't documented; the Gibson Explorer above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Play the Poet" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 6.5, 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 "Play the Poet" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Play the Poet" 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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