How to Dial In "Our Time Is Now" by Story of the Year - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Our Time Is Now"
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 In the Wake of Determination (2005). In the Wake of Determination is the second studio album by American rock band Story of the Year, released on October 11, 2005. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the rig we use for Story of the Year's other songs from In the Wake of Determination, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Our Time Is Now" Tone
What guitar did Story of the Year use on "Our Time Is Now"?
The guitar on "Our Time Is Now" (released 2005) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Our Time Is Now" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7.5, Bass 6, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 6.5, 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 "Our Time Is Now" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Our Time Is Now" 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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