How to Dial In "A Symptom of Being Human" by Shinedown - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "A Symptom of Being Human"
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 Planet Zero (2022). A driving, anthemic modern hard-rock song with a punchy rhythm guitar. No source available here confirms the exact guitar and amp on this recording, so a PRS Custom 24 through a Friedman BE-100 stands in. Use the bridge pickup and set the amp for a classic hard-rock crunch. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "A Symptom of Being Human" Tone
What guitar did Shinedown use on "A Symptom of Being Human"?
The guitar on "A Symptom of Being Human" (released 2022) isn't documented; the PRS Custom 24 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "A Symptom of Being Human" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6.5, Bass 5.5, Mid 5.5, Treble 6.5, 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 "A Symptom of Being Human" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "A Symptom of Being Human" 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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