How to Dial In "Drift Away" by Seether - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Drift Away"
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 Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum (2020). Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum is a studio album by the South African post-grunge band Seether, released on 28 August 2020 by Fantasy Records. The album's personnel list credits Shaun Morgan on rhythm guitar and Corey Lowery on lead guitar. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a PRS Custom 24 through a Diezel VH4, the rig we use for Seether's other songs from Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Drift Away" Tone
What guitar did Seether use on "Drift Away"?
The guitar on "Drift Away" (released 2020) isn't documented; the PRS Custom 24 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Drift Away" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7, Bass 6, Mid 5.5, Treble 6, Presence 6, 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 "Drift Away" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Drift Away" 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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