How to Dial In "Welcome to the Universe" by Thirty Seconds to Mars - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Welcome to the Universe"
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 30 Seconds to Mars (2002). 30 Seconds to Mars is the debut studio album by American rock band Thirty Seconds to Mars. 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 30 Seconds to Mars, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Welcome to the Universe" Tone
What guitar did Thirty Seconds to Mars use on "Welcome to the Universe"?
The guitar on "Welcome to the Universe" (released 2002) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Custom above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Welcome to the Universe" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7, 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 "Welcome to the Universe" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Welcome to the Universe" 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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