How to Dial In "The Maze" by Manchester Orchestra - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "The Maze"
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 A Black Mile to the Surface (2017). A dense, driving indie-rock track with big, overdriven guitars. No source available here confirms the exact guitar and amp on this recording, so a Fender American Professional II Telecaster through a Vox AC30HW2X Hand-Wired stands in. Set the amp on the edge of breakup and use the neck pickup. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "The Maze" Tone
What guitar did Manchester Orchestra use on "The Maze"?
The guitar on "The Maze" (released 2017) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Telecaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: neck pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "The Maze" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 4, Bass 5.5, Mid 5, Treble 5.5, Presence 5, Volume 5.5. 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 "The Maze" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "The Maze" 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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