How to Dial In "Wide Open Heart" by Evanescence - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Wide Open Heart"
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 Sanctuary (2026). Sanctuary is the sixth studio album by the American rock band Evanescence, released on 5 June 2026 by BMG. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Jackson Pro Series Dinky DK2 through a Mesa Boogie Tremoverb, the rig we use for Evanescence's other songs from Sanctuary, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Published transcriptions put it in drop D.
Common Questions About the "Wide Open Heart" Tone
What guitar did Evanescence use on "Wide Open Heart"?
The guitar on "Wide Open Heart" (released 2026) isn't documented; the Jackson Pro Series Dinky DK2 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. The track is in Drop D (D A D G B E), so retune before you dial anything in.
What amp settings does "Wide Open Heart" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7, Bass 5.5, Mid 5.5, Treble 6, 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 "Wide Open Heart" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Wide Open Heart" 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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