How to Dial In "Thorns and All" by Silversun Pickups - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Thorns and All"
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 Tenterhooks (2026). Tenterhooks is the seventh studio album by American 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 Tenterhooks, stands in. Keep the amp clean, just at the edge of breakup, and use the neck pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Thorns and All" Tone
What guitar did Silversun Pickups use on "Thorns and All"?
The guitar on "Thorns and All" (released 2026) isn't documented; the Epiphone Sheraton II Pro above gets the sound. Pickup selector: neck pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Thorns and All" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 3, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 6, Presence 5, Volume 5. 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 "Thorns and All" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Thorns and All" 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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