How to Dial In "Coming Back Again" by Kings of Leon - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Coming Back Again"
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 Mechanical Bull (2013). Nothing published ties a rig to this song, so a Gibson ES-335 into a Vox AC30 C2 stands in. Keep the amp clean, just on the edge of breakup, and play the bridge pickup. The rest of the album is in standard tuning, so that is assumed here.
Common Questions About the "Coming Back Again" Tone
What guitar did Kings of Leon use on "Coming Back Again"?
The guitar on "Coming Back Again" (released 2013) isn't documented; the Gibson ES-335 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Coming Back Again" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 3.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, 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 "Coming Back Again" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Coming Back Again" 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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