How to Dial In "When We Were Kids" by Volbeat - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "When We Were Kids"
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 Rewind, Replay, Rebound (2019). Rewind, Replay, Rebound is the seventh studio album by Danish rock band Volbeat. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gretsch G6136T White Falcon through a Peavey 6505+, the rig we use for Volbeat's other songs from Rewind, Replay, Rebound, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "When We Were Kids" Tone
What guitar did Volbeat use on "When We Were Kids"?
The guitar on "When We Were Kids" (released 2019) isn't documented; the Gretsch G6136T White Falcon above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "When We Were Kids" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6.5, Bass 6, 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 "When We Were Kids" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "When We Were Kids" 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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