How to Dial In "Running in Circles" by Dead Poet Society - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Running in Circles"
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 FISSION (2024). FISSION is a 2024 studio album by Dead Poet Society. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a PRS SE Custom 24 through an Orange Rockerverb 50 MkIII, the nearest rig we use for Dead Poet Society's other songs, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Running in Circles" Tone
What guitar did Dead Poet Society use on "Running in Circles"?
The guitar on "Running in Circles" (released 2024) isn't documented; the PRS SE Custom 24 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Running in Circles" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7.5, Bass 6.5, Mid 6.5, Treble 6, Presence 5.5, 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 "Running in Circles" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Running in Circles" 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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