How to Dial In "Full Circle" by Creed - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Full Circle"
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.
The title track of Full Circle (2009), the reunion album. Mark Tremonti plays PRS guitars and has long run Mesa/Boogie Rectifiers, though sources disagree on whether it was a Dual or a Triple, and nothing published ties a rig to this song. A PRS Tremonti model into a Triple Rectifier stands in. Run the gain at a thick but articulate hard rock level on the bridge humbucker. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "Full Circle" Tone
What guitar did Creed use on "Full Circle"?
The guitar on "Full Circle" (released 2009) isn't documented; the PRS Mark Tremonti above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Full Circle" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7.5, Bass 6.5, Mid 5.5, 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 "Full Circle" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Full Circle" 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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