How to Dial In "Reality" by Staind - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Reality"
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 14 Shades of Grey (2003). 14 Shades of Grey is the fourth studio album by American rock band Staind, released on May 20, 2003. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so an Ibanez Mike Mushok MMM1 Baritone through a Diezel VH4, the rig we use for Staind's other songs from 14 Shades of Grey, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the neck pickup.
Common Questions About the "Reality" Tone
What guitar did Staind use on "Reality"?
The guitar on "Reality" (released 2003) isn't documented; the Ibanez Mike Mushok MMM1 Baritone above gets the sound. Pickup selector: neck pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Reality" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 4, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 5.5, 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 "Reality" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Reality" 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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