How to Dial In "Something Beautiful" by NEEDTOBREATHE - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Something Beautiful"
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 The Outsiders (2009). An uplifting rock song with chiming electric guitar. No source available here confirms the exact guitar and amp on this recording, so a Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s through a Fender '65 Deluxe Reverb Reissue stands in. Set the amp on the edge of breakup and use the bridge pickup. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "Something Beautiful" Tone
What guitar did NEEDTOBREATHE use on "Something Beautiful"?
The guitar on "Something Beautiful" (released 2009) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Something Beautiful" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 4, Bass 5, Mid 6.5, Treble 6, Presence 6, 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 "Something Beautiful" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Something Beautiful" 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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