How to Dial In "We Did It When We Were Young" by The Gaslight Anthem - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "We Did It When We Were Young"
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 American Slang (2010). A punchy heartland punk-rock song with crunchy, overdriven guitar. No source available here confirms the exact guitar and amp on this recording, so a Fender American Professional II Telecaster through a Fender Deluxe Reverb (Blackface) stands in. Set the amp at a light crunch and use the bridge pickup. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "We Did It When We Were Young" Tone
What guitar did The Gaslight Anthem use on "We Did It When We Were Young"?
The guitar on "We Did It When We Were Young" (released 2010) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Telecaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "We Did It When We Were Young" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5.5, 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 "We Did It When We Were Young" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "We Did It When We Were Young" 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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