Chapter V album cover - Staind
Guitar tone settings

How to Dial In "Run Away" by Staind - Guitar Tone Settings

The rig

Gear for "Run Away"

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.

Gain6
Bass6
Mid5
Treble6
Presence6
Volume5

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

From Chapter V (2005). Chapter V is the fifth studio album by American rock band Staind, released on August 9, 2005 by Flip Records and Atlantic Records. 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 Chapter V, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.

FAQ

Common Questions About the "Run Away" Tone

  1. What guitar did Staind use on "Run Away"?

    The guitar on "Run Away" (released 2005) isn't documented; the Ibanez Mike Mushok MMM1 Baritone above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.

  2. What amp settings does "Run Away" need?

    Settings for this sound: Gain 6, Bass 6, Mid 5, Treble 6, Presence 6, Volume 5. 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 "Run Away" without the original gear?

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