How to Dial In "Tangled in the Great Escape" by Pierce the Veil - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Tangled in the Great Escape"
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 Collide with the Sky (2012). A fast, high-energy post-hardcore track with bright, chiming lead lines over driving chords. 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 classic hard-rock crunch. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "Tangled in the Great Escape" Tone
What guitar did Pierce the Veil use on "Tangled in the Great Escape"?
The guitar on "Tangled in the Great Escape" (released 2012) isn't documented; the ESP LTD Viper-1000 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Tangled in the Great Escape" 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 "Tangled in the Great Escape" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Tangled in the Great Escape" 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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