How to Dial In "Sound of the Sun" by Silverstein - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Sound of the Sun"
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 Arrivals & Departures (2007). Arrivals & Departures is the third studio album by the Canadian post-hardcore band Silverstein. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson Les Paul Studio through a Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier, the rig we use for Silverstein's other songs from Arrivals & Departures, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Sound of the Sun" Tone
What guitar did Silverstein use on "Sound of the Sun"?
The guitar on "Sound of the Sun" (released 2007) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Studio above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Sound of the Sun" 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 "Sound of the Sun" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Sound of the Sun" 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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