How to Dial In "Comes and Goes" by HYUKOH - Guitar Tone Settings
What HYUKOH Actually Used on "Comes and Goes"
Original Knob Positions, Pickup, and Tuning
Where to set the knobs for this tone. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale.
These numbers are for a Fender '65 Deluxe Reverb Reissue. On your amp, they won't sound the same.
Get the settings for my ampHow the artist had their guitar configured for this take.
Standard tuning. HYUKOH broke through outside the idol system entirely, and the guitar sound is the opposite of Korean pop production — warm, semi-hollow, lightly chorused and mixed back rather than forward. The part is a clean arpeggiated figure with a lot of open space and a slightly loose feel. Keep the gain low, the volume modest and the tone control rolled back; the appeal is that the guitar sounds slightly muffled and close, like a room recording rather than a studio one. Oh Hyuk's playing avoids obvious hooks in favour of texture, so resist the urge to push the part forward in the mix or brighten it up.
Common Questions About the "Comes and Goes" Tone
What guitar did HYUKOH use on "Comes and Goes"?
HYUKOH tracked "Comes and Goes" on a Gibson ES-335 (released 2015). Pickup selector: neck pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Comes and Goes" need?
On Fender '65 Deluxe Reverb Reissue: Gain 3, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, Volume 5.5. 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 "Comes and Goes" without a Fender '65 Deluxe Reverb Reissue?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the original recipe above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Comes and Goes" 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.
What pedals are on "Comes and Goes"?
The original signal chain for "Comes and Goes" runs through Boss CE-2 Chorus. Whether you own those exact units or close substitutes, ToneMirror maps the pedal voicings onto the pedalboard you actually have.
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