How to Dial In "Running with Scissors" by I See Stars - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Running with Scissors"
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 Treehouse (2016). Treehouse is the fifth studio album by American electronicore band I See Stars released on June 17, 2016, through Sumerian Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so an ESP LTD EC-1000 through a Peavey 6505+, the nearest rig we use for I See Stars' other songs, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Running with Scissors" Tone
What guitar did I See Stars use on "Running with Scissors"?
The guitar on "Running with Scissors" (released 2016) isn't documented; the ESP LTD EC-1000 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Running with Scissors" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5, Bass 5, Mid 5.5, Treble 5.5, 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 "Running with Scissors" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Running with Scissors" 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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