How to Dial In "Not Again" by Staind - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Not Again"
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 Staind (2011). A heavy, brooding track from the band's self-titled album, with a dense rhythm guitar. No source available here confirms the exact guitar and amp on this recording, so an Ibanez Mike Mushok MMM1 Baritone through a Diezel VH4 stands in. Set the amp at a high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "Not Again" Tone
What guitar did Staind use on "Not Again"?
The guitar on "Not Again" (released 2011) isn't documented; the Ibanez Mike Mushok MMM1 Baritone above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Not Again" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7, Bass 6, Mid 5.5, Treble 6.5, 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 "Not Again" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Not Again" 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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