How to Dial In "How Do You Sleep?" by Orianthi - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "How Do You Sleep?"
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 Heaven in This Hell (2013). Heaven in This Hell is the third studio album by Australian singer and guitarist Orianthi. Orianthi told MusicRadar she used her PRS Custom 22 through a Fender amp at the beginning of the song, adding that she doesn't know the model but it is old; the Deluxe Reverb is a stand-in for it. A PRS Custom 22 through a Fender Deluxe Reverb (Blackface) is the rig here. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "How Do You Sleep?" Tone
What guitar did Orianthi use on "How Do You Sleep?"?
The guitar on "How Do You Sleep?" (released 2013) isn't documented; the PRS Custom 22 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "How Do You Sleep?" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 4, Bass 5, Mid 5.5, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, 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 "How Do You Sleep?" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "How Do You Sleep?" 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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