How to Dial In "Common Reactor" by Silversun Pickups - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Common Reactor"
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 Carnavas (2006). Carnavas is the debut studio album by alternative band Silversun Pickups, released on 25 July 2006 by Dangerbird. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so an Epiphone Sheraton II Pro through a Fender Hot Rod DeVille 410 IV, the rig we use for Silversun Pickups' other songs from Carnavas, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Common Reactor" Tone
What guitar did Silversun Pickups use on "Common Reactor"?
The guitar on "Common Reactor" (released 2006) isn't documented; the Epiphone Sheraton II Pro above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Common Reactor" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7, Bass 5.5, Mid 5.5, Treble 6, Presence 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 "Common Reactor" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Common Reactor" 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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