How to Dial In "Back to Me" by The All-American Rejects - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Back to Me"
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 When the World Comes Down (2008). When the World Comes Down is the third studio album by American rock band the All-American Rejects, released on December 16, 2008, by Interscope Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson Firebird through a Vox AC30CC2 Custom Classic, the rig we use for The All-American Rejects' other songs from When the World Comes Down, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Back to Me" Tone
What guitar did The All-American Rejects use on "Back to Me"?
The guitar on "Back to Me" (released 2008) isn't documented; the Gibson Firebird above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Back to Me" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 6, 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 "Back to Me" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Back to Me" 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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