How to Dial In "Golden Restless Age" by Kings of Leon - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Golden Restless Age"
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 When You See Yourself (2021). Caleb Followill said the band chose older, vintage equipment for When You See Yourself, aiming for something in the spirit of Pink Floyd or Beatles records (AceShowbiz); this is a slower, atmospheric song. The rig on this recording isn't documented, so a Gibson ES-335 into a Vox AC30 C2 stands in. Set a light-to-medium crunch on the bridge pickup and dig in harder for the louder sections. The rest of the album is in standard tuning, so that is assumed here.
Common Questions About the "Golden Restless Age" Tone
What guitar did Kings of Leon use on "Golden Restless Age"?
The guitar on "Golden Restless Age" (released 2021) 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 "Golden Restless Age" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, 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 "Golden Restless Age" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Golden Restless Age" 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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