How to Dial In "The American Dream" by Walls of Jericho - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "The American Dream"
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 The American Dream (2008). The American Dream is the fourth studio album by American metalcore band Walls of Jericho, released on 29 July 2008 by Trustkill Records. The album's personnel list credits Mike Hasty on lead guitar and Chris Rawson on rhythm guitar. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so an ESP LTD EC-1000 through a Peavey 6505+, the rig we use for Walls of Jericho's other songs from The American Dream, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "The American Dream" Tone
What guitar did Walls of Jericho use on "The American Dream"?
The guitar on "The American Dream" (released 2008) isn't documented; the ESP LTD EC-1000 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "The American Dream" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7.5, Bass 6, Mid 5.5, Treble 5.5, Presence 6, Volume 8. 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 "The American Dream" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "The American Dream" 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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