How to Dial In "Song of the Century" by Green Day - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Song of the Century"
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 21st Century Breakdown (2009). 21st Century Breakdown is the eighth studio album by the American rock band Green Day, released on May 15, 2009, through Reprise Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson Les Paul Junior through a Marshall 1959SLP Plexi Super Lead Reissue, the rig we use for Green Day's other songs from 21st Century Breakdown, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the single pickup.
Common Questions About the "Song of the Century" Tone
What guitar did Green Day use on "Song of the Century"?
The guitar on "Song of the Century" (released 2009) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Junior above gets the sound. Pickup selector: single pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Song of the Century" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7.5, Bass 5.5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 6.5, Volume 8. 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 "Song of the Century" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Song of the Century" 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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