Jaws album cover - Sleep Token
Guitar tone settings

How to Dial In "Jaws" by Sleep Token - Guitar Tone Settings

Sleep Token·2018·Jaws
The rig

Gear for "Jaws"

Suggested rig · the original isn't documented.

The settings

Knob Positions, Pickup, and Tuning

Amp settings

Where to set the knobs for this tone. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale.

Gain7
Bass5.5
Mid5.5
Treble6
Presence5.5
Volume6

On your amp, these numbers won't sound the same.

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Guitar setup

How the artist had their guitar configured for this take.

Pickup selector
NeckNk+MdMiddleBr+MdBridge
Guitar knobs
Tone8
Volume10
Recording notes

A standalone single released in 2018, among the band's earliest recordings. No source documents the guitar or amp, so an Aristides 070 into a Kemper Profiler stands in. Set the gain high with a tight low end and play the bridge pickup. Tuning isn't documented here.

FAQ

Common Questions About the "Jaws" Tone

  1. What guitar did Sleep Token use on "Jaws"?

    The guitar on "Jaws" (released 2018) isn't documented; the Aristides 070 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.

  2. What amp settings does "Jaws" need?

    Settings for this sound: Gain 7, Bass 5.5, Mid 5.5, Treble 6, Presence 5.5, 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.

  3. Can I play "Jaws" without the original gear?

    Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Jaws" 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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