How to Dial In "Work on Me" by Kings of Leon - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Work on Me"
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). No source documents the rig on this track, so a Gibson ES-335 into a Vox AC30 stands in. Keep the AC30 at a clean-to-edge-of-breakup level on the bridge pickup. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "Work on Me" Tone
What guitar did Kings of Leon use on "Work on Me"?
The guitar on "Work on Me" (released 2013) isn't documented; the Gibson ES-335 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Work on Me" 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 "Work on Me" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Work on Me" 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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