How to Dial In "Shark Attack" by Senses Fail - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Shark Attack"
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 Still Searching (2006). Still Searching is the second studio album by American rock band Senses Fail, released October 10, 2006 through Vagrant Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson Les Paul Custom through a Marshall JCM2000 DSL100, the rig we use for Senses Fail's other songs from Still Searching, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Shark Attack" Tone
What guitar did Senses Fail use on "Shark Attack"?
The guitar on "Shark Attack" (released 2006) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Custom above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Shark Attack" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7.5, Bass 6, Mid 5.5, Treble 6.5, Presence 6.5, 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 "Shark Attack" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Shark Attack" 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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