How to Dial In "TIME IS HAPPENING" by Turnstile - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "TIME IS HAPPENING"
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 NEVER ENOUGH (2025). A hardcore-leaning track with crunchy rhythm guitar and melodic accents. No source available here confirms the exact guitar and amp on this recording, so a Gibson Les Paul Classic through an Orange Rockerverb 100 MkIII stands in. Set the amp at a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "TIME IS HAPPENING" Tone
What guitar did Turnstile use on "TIME IS HAPPENING"?
The guitar on "TIME IS HAPPENING" (released 2025) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Classic above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "TIME IS HAPPENING" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6, Bass 5.5, Mid 6.5, 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 "TIME IS HAPPENING" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "TIME IS HAPPENING" 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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