How to Dial In "Skin Scraped" by Yellowcard - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Skin Scraped"
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 Better Days (2025). Better Days is the eleventh studio album by American rock band Yellowcard. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender Vintera II '60s Telecaster through a Marshall JCM2000 DSL100, the rig we use for Yellowcard's other songs from Better Days, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Skin Scraped" Tone
What guitar did Yellowcard use on "Skin Scraped"?
The guitar on "Skin Scraped" (released 2025) isn't documented; the Fender Vintera II '60s Telecaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Skin Scraped" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6, Bass 5, Mid 5.5, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, 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 "Skin Scraped" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Skin Scraped" 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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