How to Dial In "Real World" by The All-American Rejects - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Real World"
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 16 December 2008 by Interscope. 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 driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Real World" Tone
What guitar did The All-American Rejects use on "Real World"?
The guitar on "Real World" (released 2008) isn't documented; the Gibson Firebird above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Real World" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7, Bass 5, Mid 5.5, Treble 7, Presence 6.5, 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 "Real World" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Real World" 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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