How to Dial In "Always Wandering" by Papa Roach - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Always Wandering"
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 Ego Trip (2022). Ego Trip is the eleventh studio album by American rock band Papa Roach. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Schecter Jerry Horton Tempest through a Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier, the rig we use for Papa Roach's other songs from Ego Trip, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Always Wandering" Tone
What guitar did Papa Roach use on "Always Wandering"?
The guitar on "Always Wandering" (released 2022) isn't documented; the Schecter Jerry Horton Tempest (Papa Roach) above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Always Wandering" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7.5, Bass 6, 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 "Always Wandering" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Always Wandering" 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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