How to Dial In "Around the Railing" by Superheaven - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Around the Railing"
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 Jar (2013). Jar is the debut studio album by American alternative rock band Superheaven, released on April 30, 2013. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Squier Classic Vibe 60s Jazzmaster through a Hiwatt DR103 Custom 100, the rig we use for Superheaven's other songs from Jar, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Around the Railing" Tone
What guitar did Superheaven use on "Around the Railing"?
The guitar on "Around the Railing" (released 2013) isn't documented; the Squier Classic Vibe 60s Jazzmaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Around the Railing" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6, Bass 6.5, Mid 4, Treble 6, 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 "Around the Railing" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Around the Railing" 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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