How to Dial In "Somebody That I Used to Know" by Three Days Grace - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Somebody That I Used to Know"
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.
A 2020 single. No source documents the rig on this track, so a Les Paul Studio into a Diezel VH4 stands in. A thick, tight high-gain tone on the bridge humbucker. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "Somebody That I Used to Know" Tone
What guitar did Three Days Grace use on "Somebody That I Used to Know"?
The guitar on "Somebody That I Used to Know" (released 2020) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Studio above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Somebody That I Used to Know" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7.5, Bass 6, Mid 5, 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 "Somebody That I Used to Know" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Somebody That I Used to Know" 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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