How to Dial In "Everybody Knows" by McFly - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Everybody Knows"
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 Radio:ACTIVE (2008). Radio:Active (stylised as Radio:ACTIVE) is the fourth studio album by English pop rock band McFly. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Professional II Stratocaster through a Vox AC30 C2, the rig we use for McFly's other songs from Radio:ACTIVE, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Everybody Knows" Tone
What guitar did McFly use on "Everybody Knows"?
The guitar on "Everybody Knows" (released 2008) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Stratocaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Everybody Knows" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5.5, Bass 5.5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, Volume 6.5. 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 "Everybody Knows" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Everybody Knows" 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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