How to Dial In "Shake the Dust" by Switchfoot - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Shake the Dust"
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 Forever Now (2026). Forever Now is the fourteenth studio album by the American rock band Switchfoot, released on 26 June 2026 by By Design Music. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Professional II Telecaster through a Vox AC30HW2X Hand-Wired, the rig we use for Switchfoot's other songs from Forever Now, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Shake the Dust" Tone
What guitar did Switchfoot use on "Shake the Dust"?
The guitar on "Shake the Dust" (released 2026) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Telecaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Shake the Dust" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6, Bass 5.5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, 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 "Shake the Dust" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Shake the Dust" 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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