How to Dial In "System Error" by Silversun Pickups - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "System Error"
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 Physical Thrills (2022). Physical Thrills is the sixth studio album by American alternative rock band Silversun Pickups, released on 19 August 2022 by New Machine Recordings. 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 Physical Thrills, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "System Error" Tone
What guitar did Silversun Pickups use on "System Error"?
The guitar on "System Error" (released 2022) isn't documented; the Epiphone Sheraton II Pro above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "System Error" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7, Bass 5.5, Mid 6, Treble 6, 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 "System Error" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "System Error" 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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