How to Dial In "Edge of the World" by Faith No More - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Edge of the World"
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 The Real Thing (1989). A slow, lounge-styled closer on The Real Thing, with a clean-to-lightly-driven guitar and a softly crooned vocal. No source available here confirms the exact guitar and amp on this recording, so Gibson Flying V through Marshall JCM800 2203 stands in. Set the amp at a clean setting with the gain low and use the neck pickup. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "Edge of the World" Tone
What guitar did Faith No More use on "Edge of the World"?
The guitar on "Edge of the World" (released 1989) isn't documented; the Gibson Flying V above gets the sound. Pickup selector: neck pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Edge of the World" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 3.5, Bass 5, Mid 5.5, Treble 6, Presence 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 "Edge of the World" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Edge of the World" 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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