How to Dial In "Different Names for the Same Thing" by Death Cab for Cutie - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Different Names for the Same Thing"
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 Plans (2005). Plans is the fifth studio album by American rock band Death Cab for Cutie, released August 30, 2005 on Atlantic Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Vintage '52 Telecaster (AVRI Reissue) through a Vox AC30 C2, the rig we use for Death Cab for Cutie's other songs from Plans, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Different Names for the Same Thing" Tone
What guitar did Death Cab for Cutie use on "Different Names for the Same Thing"?
The guitar on "Different Names for the Same Thing" (released 2005) isn't documented; the Fender American Vintage '52 Telecaster (AVRI Reissue) above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Different Names for the Same Thing" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 4, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 6, 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 "Different Names for the Same Thing" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Different Names for the Same Thing" 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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