How to Dial In "Words Are Worthless" by Sleep Theory - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Words Are Worthless"
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 Afterglow (2025). Afterglow is the debut studio album by American rock band Sleep Theory, released on May 16, 2025, through Epitaph Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a PRS SE 277 Baritone through a Neural DSP Quad Cortex, the rig we use for Sleep Theory's other songs from Afterglow, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Words Are Worthless" Tone
What guitar did Sleep Theory use on "Words Are Worthless"?
The guitar on "Words Are Worthless" (released 2025) isn't documented; the PRS SE 277 Baritone above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Words Are Worthless" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7, Bass 6, Mid 5, Treble 6, Presence 5, Volume 6. 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 "Words Are Worthless" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Words Are Worthless" 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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