How to Dial In "Shared Trauma" by Pierce the Veil - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Shared Trauma"
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 The Jaws of Life (2023). The Jaws of Life is the fifth studio album by American rock band Pierce the Veil, released on February 10, 2023. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so an ESP LTD Viper-1000 through a Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier, the rig we use for Pierce the Veil's other songs from The Jaws of Life, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Shared Trauma" Tone
What guitar did Pierce the Veil use on "Shared Trauma"?
The guitar on "Shared Trauma" (released 2023) isn't documented; the ESP LTD Viper-1000 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Shared Trauma" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6.5, Bass 6, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, 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 "Shared Trauma" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Shared Trauma" 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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