How to Dial In "From the Chest Down" by Superheaven - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "From the Chest Down"
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 Ours Is Chrome (2015). Ours Is Chrome is the second studio album by American alternative rock band Superheaven, released on May 4, 2015 by Side One Dummy. 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 Ours Is Chrome, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "From the Chest Down" Tone
What guitar did Superheaven use on "From the Chest Down"?
The guitar on "From the Chest Down" (released 2015) isn't documented; the Squier Classic Vibe 60s Jazzmaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "From the Chest Down" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6.5, Bass 6.5, Mid 4.5, Treble 6, Presence 5, Volume 6.5. 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.
Can I play "From the Chest Down" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "From the Chest Down" 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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