How to Dial In "Sure Is Fun" by Shinedown - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Sure Is Fun"
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). Planet Zero is the seventh studio album by American rock band Shinedown, released by Atlantic Records on July 1, 2022. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a PRS Custom 24 through a Friedman BE-100, the rig we use for Shinedown's other songs from Planet Zero, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Sure Is Fun" Tone
What guitar did Shinedown use on "Sure Is Fun"?
The guitar on "Sure Is Fun" (released 2022) isn't documented; the PRS Custom 24 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Sure Is Fun" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7, Bass 6, 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 "Sure Is Fun" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Sure Is Fun" 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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