How to Dial In "The Difference Between Us" by The Dead Weather - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "The Difference Between Us"
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 Sea of Cowards (2010). Sea of Cowards is the second studio album by the American alternative rock band the Dead Weather. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Professional II Jazzmaster through a Fender '65 Twin Reverb Reissue, the rig we use for The Dead Weather's other songs from Sea of Cowards, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "The Difference Between Us" Tone
What guitar did The Dead Weather use on "The Difference Between Us"?
The guitar on "The Difference Between Us" (released 2010) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Jazzmaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "The Difference Between Us" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7.5, 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 "The Difference Between Us" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "The Difference Between Us" 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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