How to Dial In "Shoot Me a Smile" by Red Hot Chili Peppers - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Shoot Me a Smile"
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 Return of the Dream Canteen (2022). Return of the Dream Canteen is the thirteenth studio album by the American rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers, released on October 14, 2022, through Warner Records as a double LP and single CD. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Vintage II 1961 Stratocaster through a Marshall 1962 Bluesbreaker Reissue, the rig we use for Red Hot Chili Peppers' other songs from Return of the Dream Canteen, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the neck pickup.
Common Questions About the "Shoot Me a Smile" Tone
What guitar did Red Hot Chili Peppers use on "Shoot Me a Smile"?
The guitar on "Shoot Me a Smile" (released 2022) isn't documented; the Fender American Vintage II 1961 Stratocaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: neck pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Shoot Me a Smile" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 4.5, 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 "Shoot Me a Smile" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Shoot Me a Smile" 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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