How to Dial In "The Neighborhood Is Bleeding" by Manchester Orchestra - Guitar Tone Settings
The Gear Behind "The Neighborhood Is Bleeding"
Original Knob Positions, Pickup, and Tuning
Where to set the knobs for this tone. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale.
These numbers are for a Fender '65 Deluxe Reverb Reissue. On your amp, they won't sound the same.
Get the settings for my ampHow the artist had their guitar configured for this take.
Andy Hull's early indie-rock dynamics, a Telecaster crunch that swells from a hushed verse into a wall of noise.
Common Questions About the "The Neighborhood Is Bleeding" Tone
What guitar did Manchester Orchestra use on "The Neighborhood Is Bleeding"?
Manchester Orchestra tracked "The Neighborhood Is Bleeding" on a Telecaster (released 2006). The Fender American Professional II Telecaster named above is a modern equivalent, not the guitar on the record. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "The Neighborhood Is Bleeding" need?
On Fender '65 Deluxe Reverb Reissue: Gain 6, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 6, Presence 5, Volume 7. 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 Neighborhood Is Bleeding" without a Fender '65 Deluxe Reverb Reissue?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the original recipe above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "The Neighborhood Is Bleeding" 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.
What pedals are on "The Neighborhood Is Bleeding"?
The original signal chain for "The Neighborhood Is Bleeding" runs through Boss DS-1. Whether you own those exact units or close substitutes, ToneMirror maps the pedal voicings onto the pedalboard you actually have.
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