How to Dial In "Ride the Wave" by Spiritbox - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Ride the Wave"
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 Tsunami Sea (2025). Tsunami Sea is the second studio album by the Canadian heavy metal band Spiritbox. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so an Aristides STX7 through a Fractal Audio Axe-FX III, the rig we use for Spiritbox's other songs from Tsunami Sea, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Ride the Wave" Tone
What guitar did Spiritbox use on "Ride the Wave"?
The guitar on "Ride the Wave" (released 2025) isn't documented; the Aristides STX7 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Ride the Wave" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 8, Bass 6, Mid 5, Treble 7, 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.
Can I play "Ride the Wave" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Ride the Wave" 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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