How to Dial In "The Pit" by Silversun Pickups - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "The Pit"
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 Neck of the Woods (2012). Neck of the Woods is the third studio album by Los Angeles alternative rock band Silversun Pickups. 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 Neck of the Woods, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Published transcriptions put it in E♭ standard (E♭ A♭ D♭ G♭ B♭ E♭), a half step below standard.
Common Questions About the "The Pit" Tone
What guitar did Silversun Pickups use on "The Pit"?
The guitar on "The Pit" (released 2012) isn't documented; the Epiphone Sheraton II Pro above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. The track is in E♭ Standard (E♭ A♭ D♭ G♭ B♭ E♭), so retune before you dial anything in.
What amp settings does "The Pit" 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 "The Pit" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "The Pit" 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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