How to Dial In "Travel by Telephone" by Rival Schools - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Travel by Telephone"
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 United by Fate (2001). United by Fate is the debut album by American rock band Rival Schools. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson ES-335 through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the rig we use for Rival Schools' other songs from United by Fate, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Travel by Telephone" Tone
What guitar did Rival Schools use on "Travel by Telephone"?
The guitar on "Travel by Telephone" (released 2001) 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 "Travel by Telephone" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Presence 5, Volume 7. 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 "Travel by Telephone" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Travel by Telephone" 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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