How to Dial In "Catching Fire" by Sum 41 - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Catching Fire"
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 Order in Decline (2019). No source documents the rig on this track, so a Les Paul into a Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier stands in. A heavy, tight Rectifier tone on the bridge humbucker. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "Catching Fire" Tone
What guitar did Sum 41 use on "Catching Fire"?
The guitar on "Catching Fire" (released 2019) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Catching Fire" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7.5, Bass 6, Mid 5.5, 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 "Catching Fire" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Catching Fire" 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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