How to Dial In "The Execution of All Things" by Rilo Kiley - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "The Execution of All Things"
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 The Execution of All Things (2002). The Execution of All Things is the second studio album released by Los Angeles-based indie pop band Rilo Kiley in 2002. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson ES-335 through a Fender '65 Princeton Reverb Reissue, the nearest rig we use for Rilo Kiley's other songs, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "The Execution of All Things" Tone
What guitar did Rilo Kiley use on "The Execution of All Things"?
The guitar on "The Execution of All Things" (released 2002) isn't documented; the Gibson ES-335 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "The Execution of All Things" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 6, Presence 6, Volume 6. 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 "The Execution of All Things" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "The Execution of All Things" 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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