How to Dial In "They Know Not What They Do" by Polyphia - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "They Know Not What They Do"
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 BE NOT AFRAID (2026). A track from Polyphia's fifth album, which is built around the band's layered, technical guitar writing. No source available here confirms the exact guitar and amp on this recording, so a PRS Custom 24 through a Fractal Audio Axe-FX III stands in. Set the amp at a light crunch and use the bridge pickup. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "They Know Not What They Do" Tone
What guitar did Polyphia use on "They Know Not What They Do"?
The guitar on "They Know Not What They Do" (released 2026) isn't documented; the PRS Custom 24 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "They Know Not What They Do" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, Volume 6.5. 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 "They Know Not What They Do" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "They Know Not What They Do" 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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