How to Dial In "Not Listening" by Papa Roach - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Not Listening"
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 Getting Away with Murder (2004). Tight, palm-muted riffing in a high-gain rhythm tone. No source available here confirms the exact guitar and amp on this recording, so a Schecter Jerry Horton Tempest (Papa Roach) through a Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier stands in. Use the bridge pickup and set the amp to tight high gain with the mids scooped slightly. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "Not Listening" Tone
What guitar did Papa Roach use on "Not Listening"?
The guitar on "Not Listening" (released 2004) isn't documented; the Schecter Jerry Horton Tempest (Papa Roach) above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Not Listening" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 8, Bass 6.5, Mid 4.5, Treble 6.5, Presence 6.5, Volume 6. 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 "Not Listening" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Not Listening" 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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