How to Dial In "Escape Route" by Paramore - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Escape Route"
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 Paramore (2013). Paramore is the fourth studio album by the American rock band Paramore, released on April 5, 2013, through Fueled by Ramen. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender Player Jaguar through a Marshall JCM2000 DSL100, the rig we use for Paramore's other songs from Paramore, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Escape Route" Tone
What guitar did Paramore use on "Escape Route"?
The guitar on "Escape Route" (released 2013) isn't documented; the Fender Player Jaguar above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Escape Route" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 3.5, Bass 4.5, Mid 6.5, Treble 7, Presence 6, Volume 5.5. 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 "Escape Route" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Escape Route" 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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