How to Dial In "Second & Sebring" by Of Mice & Men - Guitar Tone Settings
What Of Mice & Men Actually Used on "Second & Sebring"
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 Peavey 6505+. On your amp, they won't sound the same.
Get the settings for my ampHow the artist had their guitar configured for this take.
Drop C. One of the most-streamed metalcore songs of its era, largely on the strength of the clean-sung chorus against screamed verses — the arrangement alternates between the two constantly, so the rig has to switch cleanly and often. Set up for the heavy sections and use the guitar volume for the clean passages rather than relying on the amp's channel. The 6505 is the reference amp for this whole scene: very high gain, aggressive upper mids and a fast attack. Keep the mids only slightly scooped, because drop C with a full scoop loses the riff entirely under the vocals. Recorded 2010 with Joey Sturgis, whose heavily edited, grid-locked production defined the sound of the genre for several years.
Common Questions About the "Second & Sebring" Tone
What guitar did Of Mice & Men use on "Second & Sebring"?
Of Mice & Men tracked "Second & Sebring" on an ESP LTD MH-1000 (released 2010). Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. The track is in Drop C (C G C F A D), so retune before you dial anything in.
What amp settings does "Second & Sebring" need?
On Peavey 6505+: Gain 7.5, Bass 5.5, Mid 5.5, Treble 7, Presence 6.5, 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 "Second & Sebring" without a Peavey 6505+?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the original recipe above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Second & Sebring" 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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