How to Dial In "Defying Gravity" by Vinnie Moore - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Defying Gravity"
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 Defying Gravity (2001). Defying Gravity is the sixth studio album by guitarist Vinnie Moore, released on July 10, 2001 through Shrapnel Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so an Ibanez RG550 Genesis through a Laney AOR Pro Tube Lead 100, the nearest rig we use for Vinnie Moore's other songs, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Defying Gravity" Tone
What guitar did Vinnie Moore use on "Defying Gravity"?
The guitar on "Defying Gravity" (released 2001) isn't documented; the Ibanez RG550 Genesis above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Defying Gravity" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, Volume 6. 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 "Defying Gravity" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Defying Gravity" 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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