How to Dial In "Goodbye Hooray" by Red Hot Chili Peppers - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Goodbye Hooray"
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 I'm with You (2011). I'm with You is the tenth studio album by the American rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Professional II Stratocaster through a Marshall Major (200W) - 'The Pig', the rig we use for Red Hot Chili Peppers' other songs from I'm with You, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the middle pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Goodbye Hooray" Tone
What guitar did Red Hot Chili Peppers use on "Goodbye Hooray"?
The guitar on "Goodbye Hooray" (released 2011) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Stratocaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: middle pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Goodbye Hooray" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 3.5, Bass 5.5, 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 "Goodbye Hooray" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Goodbye Hooray" 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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