How to Dial In "Gold Medal Ribbon" by Pierce the Veil - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Gold Medal Ribbon"
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 Misadventures (2016). A punchy, melodic post-hardcore song with bright, driving guitars. No source available here confirms the exact guitar and amp on this recording, so an ESP LTD Viper-1000 through a Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier stands in. Use the bridge pickup and set the amp for a tight, high-gain tone. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "Gold Medal Ribbon" Tone
What guitar did Pierce the Veil use on "Gold Medal Ribbon"?
The guitar on "Gold Medal Ribbon" (released 2016) isn't documented; the ESP LTD Viper-1000 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Gold Medal Ribbon" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7, Bass 5.5, Mid 5, Treble 7, Presence 6, 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 "Gold Medal Ribbon" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Gold Medal Ribbon" 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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