How to Dial In "Home Is for the Heartless" by Parkway Drive - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Home Is for the Heartless"
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 Deep Blue (2010). A heavy metalcore track with tight palm-muted chugging and a melodic lead line over it. Nothing published ties a rig to this song, so an ESP E-II Horizon NT-II into a Peavey 6505+ stands in. Set the gain high with a tight low end on the bridge pickup. The rest of the album is in Drop A♯, so that is assumed here.
Common Questions About the "Home Is for the Heartless" Tone
What guitar did Parkway Drive use on "Home Is for the Heartless"?
The guitar on "Home Is for the Heartless" (released 2010) isn't documented; the ESP E-II Horizon NT-II above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. The track is in Drop A♯ (A♯ F A♯ D♯ G C), so retune before you dial anything in.
What amp settings does "Home Is for the Heartless" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 8, Bass 6, Mid 5.5, Treble 6.5, 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 "Home Is for the Heartless" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Home Is for the Heartless" 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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