How to Dial In "Sleep Is the Enemy" by Danko Jones - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Sleep Is the 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 Sleep Is the Enemy (2006). Sleep Is the Enemy is the third studio album by Canadian rock band Danko Jones. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson SG Standard through a Hiwatt DR103 Custom 100, the rig we use for Danko Jones' other songs from Sleep Is the Enemy, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Sleep Is the Enemy" Tone
What guitar did Danko Jones use on "Sleep Is the Enemy"?
The guitar on "Sleep Is the Enemy" (released 2006) isn't documented; the Gibson SG Standard above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Sleep Is the Enemy" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6.5, Bass 6, Mid 6, Treble 6, Presence 6, Volume 8. 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 "Sleep Is the 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 "Sleep Is the 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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