How to Dial In "My Paper Heart" by The All-American Rejects - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "My Paper Heart"
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 The All-American Rejects (2002). The All-American Rejects is the debut studio album by the American rock band the All-American Rejects, released on 15 October 2002 by Doghouse. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s through a Marshall JCM2000 DSL100, the rig we use for The All-American Rejects' other songs from The All-American Rejects, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "My Paper Heart" Tone
What guitar did The All-American Rejects use on "My Paper Heart"?
The guitar on "My Paper Heart" (released 2002) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "My Paper Heart" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6, Bass 5, Mid 5.5, Treble 6.5, 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 "My Paper Heart" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "My Paper Heart" 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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