How to Dial In "Comfort Me" by Shihad - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Comfort Me"
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 Love Is the New Hate (2005). Love Is the New Hate is the sixth studio album by the rock group Shihad. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson SG Standard through a Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier, the nearest rig we use for Shihad's other songs, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Published transcriptions put it in drop D.
Common Questions About the "Comfort Me" Tone
What guitar did Shihad use on "Comfort Me"?
The guitar on "Comfort Me" (released 2005) isn't documented; the Gibson SG Standard above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. The track is in Drop D (D A D G B E), so retune before you dial anything in.
What amp settings does "Comfort Me" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6, Bass 6, Mid 5.5, Treble 6, Presence 5.5, 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 "Comfort Me" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Comfort Me" 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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