How to Dial In "Rescue Me" by Thirty Seconds to Mars - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Rescue Me"
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 America (2018). America is the fifth studio album by American rock band Thirty Seconds to Mars, released on 6 April 2018 by Interscope. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson Les Paul Custom through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the rig we use for Thirty Seconds to Mars' other songs from America, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Rescue Me" Tone
What guitar did Thirty Seconds to Mars use on "Rescue Me"?
The guitar on "Rescue Me" (released 2018) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Custom above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Rescue Me" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5.5, Bass 6, Mid 5.5, Treble 6, Presence 5.5, 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 "Rescue Me" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Rescue Me" 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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