How to Dial In "Pressed Against the Sky" by Toadies - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Pressed Against the Sky"
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 Hell Below/Stars Above (2001). Hell Below/Stars Above is the second studio album by American rock band Toadies, released on March 20, 2001 by Interscope Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson Custom Shop 1961 Les Paul SG Standard Reissue through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the rig we use for Toadies' other songs from Hell Below/Stars Above, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Pressed Against the Sky" Tone
What guitar did Toadies use on "Pressed Against the Sky"?
The guitar on "Pressed Against the Sky" (released 2001) isn't documented; the Gibson Custom Shop 1961 Les Paul SG Standard Reissue above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Pressed Against the Sky" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7, Bass 6, Mid 5.5, 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 "Pressed Against the Sky" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Pressed Against the Sky" 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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