How to Dial In "Save Yourself" by KALEO - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Save Yourself"
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 A/B (2016). A stomping, gritty blues-rock song built on a raw mid-gain riff. Orange Amps' announcement of JJ Julius Son as an ambassador says he uses an Orange AD30 on tour, in the studio and at home, but the page does not date it or name his guitars, and no source ties a guitar to this song. So a Gibson Les Paul Standard '50s into an Orange AD30 stands in. Set a medium-high crunch on the bridge pickup and keep the low end tight. The rest of the album is in standard tuning, so that is assumed here.
Common Questions About the "Save Yourself" Tone
What guitar did KALEO use on "Save Yourself"?
The guitar on "Save Yourself" (released 2016) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Standard '50s above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Save Yourself" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6, Bass 5, Mid 6.5, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, Volume 6. 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 "Save Yourself" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Save Yourself" 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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