How to Dial In "Rooftop" by N.Flying - Guitar Tone Settings
What N.Flying Actually Used on "Rooftop"
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.
Standard tuning. Released quietly in January 2019 and then, months later, climbing to number one on the Korean charts entirely through streaming — one of the most striking examples of a song finding its audience long after release. The guitar is light and bright: clean muted arpeggios through the verses, a moderate overdrive for the chorus, and no heavy distortion anywhere. Set the gain around 4 or 5 and keep the mids and treble up. The part supports a very forward vocal mix, so play in the upper register and leave the low strings mostly alone. Cha Hun's fills are melodic and short, doubling the vocal hook rather than soloing over it.
Common Questions About the "Rooftop" Tone
What guitar did N.Flying use on "Rooftop"?
N.Flying tracked "Rooftop" on a Fender American Professional II Stratocaster (released 2019). Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Rooftop" need?
On Fender '65 Deluxe Reverb Reissue: Gain 4.5, Bass 5, Mid 6.5, Treble 7, Presence 6.5, 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 "Rooftop" 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 "Rooftop" 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 "Rooftop"?
The original signal chain for "Rooftop" runs through Ibanez Tube Screamer TS-9. Whether you own those exact units or close substitutes, ToneMirror maps the pedal voicings onto the pedalboard you actually have.
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