How to Dial In "Safe and Sound" by Rebelution - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Safe and Sound"
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 Courage to Grow (2007). Courage to Grow is the debut studio album by the American reggae rock band Rebelution, released on June 8, 2007. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson ES-335 through a Fender Deluxe Reverb (Blackface), the rig we use for Rebelution's other songs from Courage to Grow, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Safe and Sound" Tone
What guitar did Rebelution use on "Safe and Sound"?
The guitar on "Safe and Sound" (released 2007) isn't documented; the Gibson ES-335 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Safe and Sound" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 3, Bass 5, Mid 5.5, Treble 6, Presence 4.5, Volume 5.5. 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 "Safe and Sound" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Safe and Sound" 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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