How to Dial In "Chemical Kids and Mechanical Brides" by Pierce the Veil - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Chemical Kids and Mechanical Brides"
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 A Flair for the Dramatic (2007). A fast, energetic post-hardcore song with bright lead lines and shouted gang vocals. No source available here confirms the exact guitar and amp on this recording, so a Gibson Explorer through a Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier stands in. Use the bridge pickup and set the amp for a classic hard-rock crunch. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "Chemical Kids and Mechanical Brides" Tone
What guitar did Pierce the Veil use on "Chemical Kids and Mechanical Brides"?
The guitar on "Chemical Kids and Mechanical Brides" (released 2007) isn't documented; the Gibson Explorer above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Chemical Kids and Mechanical Brides" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 5.5, Volume 7.5. 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 "Chemical Kids and Mechanical Brides" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Chemical Kids and Mechanical Brides" 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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