How to Dial In "Different Colors" by Walk the Moon - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Different Colors"
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 Talking Is Hard (2014). Talking Is Hard is third studio album by American rock band Walk the Moon, released on 2 December 2014 by RCA. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Professional II Stratocaster through a Fender '65 Twin Reverb Reissue, the rig we use for Walk the Moon's other songs from Talking Is Hard, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Different Colors" Tone
What guitar did Walk the Moon use on "Different Colors"?
The guitar on "Different Colors" (released 2014) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Stratocaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Different Colors" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 4, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, 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 "Different Colors" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Different Colors" 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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