How to Dial In "Real World" by Gamma Ray - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Real 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 Land of the Free II (2007). Land of the Free II is the ninth full-length studio album by Gamma Ray. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson 1958 Korina Flying V Reissue through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the rig we use for Gamma Ray's other songs from Land of the Free II, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Real World" Tone
What guitar did Gamma Ray use on "Real World"?
The guitar on "Real World" (released 2007) isn't documented; the Gibson 1958 Korina Flying V 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 "Real World" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7, Bass 5.5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, 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 "Real 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 "Real 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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