How to Dial In "What Happened to Us?" by Hoobastank - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "What Happened to Us?"
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 Reason (2003). The Reason is the second studio album by American rock band Hoobastank, released on December 9, 2003 by Island Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a PRS Custom 24 through a Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier, the rig we use for Hoobastank's other songs from The Reason, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "What Happened to Us?" Tone
What guitar did Hoobastank use on "What Happened to Us?"?
The guitar on "What Happened to Us?" (released 2003) isn't documented; the PRS Custom 24 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "What Happened to Us?" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7.5, Bass 6.5, Mid 5.5, 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 "What Happened to Us?" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "What Happened to Us?" 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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