How to Dial In "Someone Who Can" by Coheed and Cambria - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Someone Who Can"
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. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Someone Who Can" Tone
What guitar did Coheed and Cambria use on "Someone Who Can"?
The guitar on "Someone Who Can" (released 2025) isn't documented; the Gibson Explorer above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Someone Who Can" 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 "Someone Who Can" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Someone Who Can" 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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