How to Dial In "Never Run Away" by Kurt Vile - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Never Run Away"
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 Wakin on a Pretty Daze (2013). A laid-back, hazy indie-rock track with a warm, slightly gritty guitar tone. The rig on this recording isn't documented, so a Fender American Vintage '52 Telecaster (AVRI Reissue) into a Fender '65 Deluxe Reverb Reissue stands in. Keep the amp clean, just on the edge of breakup, and play the bridge pickup. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "Never Run Away" Tone
What guitar did Kurt Vile use on "Never Run Away"?
The guitar on "Never Run Away" (released 2013) isn't documented; the Fender American Vintage '52 Telecaster (AVRI Reissue) above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Never Run Away" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 3, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 5, Volume 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 "Never Run Away" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Never Run Away" 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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