How to Dial In "Das Beste" by Silbermond - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Das Beste"
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 Laut gedacht (2006). Laut gedacht (Thinking Aloud) is the second studio album by German rock band Silbermond, released on April 21, 2006. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Professional II Telecaster through a Fender '65 Twin Reverb Reissue, the nearest rig we use for Silbermond's other songs, stands in. Keep the amp clean, just at the edge of breakup, and use the neck and bridge pickups together. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Das Beste" Tone
What guitar did Silbermond use on "Das Beste"?
The guitar on "Das Beste" (released 2006) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Telecaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: neck + bridge (position 3 / out-of-phase) on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Das Beste" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 2, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 6, Presence 5, Volume 6. 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 "Das Beste" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Das Beste" 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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