How to Dial In "Answer Is Near" by One OK Rock - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Answer Is Near"
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 Zankyo Reference (2011). Zankyo Reference is a 2011 studio album by One OK Rock. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson Les Paul Custom through a Marshall JCM2000 DSL100, the rig we use for One OK Rock's other songs from Zankyo Reference, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Answer Is Near" Tone
What guitar did One OK Rock use on "Answer Is Near"?
The guitar on "Answer Is Near" (released 2011) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Custom above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Answer Is Near" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 8, Bass 5.5, Mid 6, 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 "Answer Is Near" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Answer Is Near" 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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