How to Dial In "Sweetest Goodbye" by Maroon 5 - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Sweetest Goodbye"
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 Songs About Jane (2002). Songs About Jane is the debut studio album by American pop rock band Maroon 5. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson ES-335 through a Matchless DC-30, the rig we use for Maroon 5's other songs from Songs About Jane, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup. Published transcriptions put it in E♭ standard (E♭ A♭ D♭ G♭ B♭ E♭), a half step below standard.
Common Questions About the "Sweetest Goodbye" Tone
What guitar did Maroon 5 use on "Sweetest Goodbye"?
The guitar on "Sweetest Goodbye" (released 2002) isn't documented; the Gibson ES-335 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. The track is in E♭ Standard (E♭ A♭ D♭ G♭ B♭ E♭), so retune before you dial anything in.
What amp settings does "Sweetest Goodbye" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 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 "Sweetest Goodbye" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Sweetest Goodbye" 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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