How to Dial In "Something Is Not Right with Me" by Cold War Kids - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Something Is Not Right with Me"
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 Loyalty to Loyalty (2008). Loyalty to Loyalty is the second studio album by American indie rock band Cold War Kids. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson ES-335 through a Fender Hot Rod DeVille 410 IV, the nearest rig we use for Cold War Kids' other songs, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Something Is Not Right with Me" Tone
What guitar did Cold War Kids use on "Something Is Not Right with Me"?
The guitar on "Something Is Not Right with Me" (released 2008) isn't documented; the Gibson ES-335 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Something Is Not Right with Me" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5, Bass 6, Mid 5, Treble 5, Presence 5, Volume 6. 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 "Something Is Not Right with Me" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Something Is Not Right with Me" 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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