How to Dial In "Stranger Things" by Periphery - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Stranger Things"
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 Juggernaut: Omega (2015). Juggernaut: Omega is the fourth studio album by American progressive metal band Periphery. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Jackson Pro Series Misha Mansoor Juggernaut HT7 through a Fractal Audio Axe-FX III, the rig we use for Periphery's other songs from Juggernaut: Omega, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Songsterr's transcription is written for an eight-string guitar tuned F♯ B E A D G B E, low to high; a six-string player needs a baritone or a re-voiced, downtuned part.
Common Questions About the "Stranger Things" Tone
What guitar did Periphery use on "Stranger Things"?
The guitar on "Stranger Things" (released 2015) isn't documented; the Jackson Pro Series Misha Mansoor Juggernaut HT7 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. The track is in Custom tuning, so retune before you dial anything in.
What amp settings does "Stranger Things" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7.5, Bass 5.5, Mid 6, Treble 7, 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 "Stranger Things" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Stranger Things" 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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