How to Dial In "Step Out of the Way" by The Hives - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Step Out of the Way"
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 Death of Randy Fitzsimmons (2023). The Death of Randy Fitzsimmons is the sixth studio album by Swedish rock band The Hives, released on 11 August 2023 through the band's Disques Hives label. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Professional II Telecaster through a Fender Bandmaster Reverb, the rig we use for The Hives' other songs from The Death of Randy Fitzsimmons, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Step Out of the Way" Tone
What guitar did The Hives use on "Step Out of the Way"?
The guitar on "Step Out of the Way" (released 2023) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Telecaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Step Out of the Way" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 6.5, Volume 7.5. 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 "Step Out of the Way" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Step Out of the Way" 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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