How to Dial In "Rainbow Ball" by Kings of Leon - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Rainbow Ball"
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 Can We Please Have Fun (2024). A relaxed, groove-led rock song with a warm, slightly gritty guitar and a loose, swaggering feel. No source available here confirms the exact guitar and amp on this recording, so a Gibson ES-335 through a Vox AC30 C2 stands in. Use the bridge pickup and set the amp for a classic hard-rock crunch. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "Rainbow Ball" Tone
What guitar did Kings of Leon use on "Rainbow Ball"?
The guitar on "Rainbow Ball" (released 2024) isn't documented; the Gibson ES-335 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Rainbow Ball" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 5.5, Volume 7.5. 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 "Rainbow Ball" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Rainbow Ball" 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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