AmpliTube 5 MAX settings
My Friends Over You settings for AmpliTube 5 MAX
New Found Glory · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the New Found Glory "My Friends Over You" solo tone on a AmpliTube 5 MAX, select the Metal Lead preset, then set Gain 7.5, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 8, Presence 6, Reverb 0.5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Solo settings
updated 2026-04-02
- Preset / mode
- Metal Lead
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
AmpliTube 5 MAX knobs
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 8
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0.5
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a low level for added space.
- Focus on a precise pick attack to enhance articulation.
- Maintain a strong palm mute during transitions for a tight sound.
Riff settings
updated 2026-04-02
- Preset / mode
- Metal Lead
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8-9 · Volume 10
AmpliTube 5 MAX knobs
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 4
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0.5
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use tight palm muting for chugging riffs.
- Focus on aggressive pick attack for clarity.
- Maintain a consistent rhythm for the chunky sound.
The original rig
What New Found Glory used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your AmpliTube 5 MAX actually has.
- Guitar
- Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1990s/early 2000s, bridge humbucker)
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (studio recording, early 2000s revision, likely with Mesa 4x12 cabinet)
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 1.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get My Friends Over You adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts New Found Glory's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What preset should I use on the AmpliTube 5 MAX for My Friends Over You?
Start from the Metal Lead preset, then set Gain 7.5, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 8, Presence 6, Reverb 0.5.
Which pickup should I use for My Friends Over You?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did New Found Glory use on My Friends Over You?
Guitar: Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1990s/early 2000s, bridge humbucker). Amp: Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (studio recording, early 2000s revision, likely with Mesa 4x12 cabinet).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
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Settings are generated by ToneAdapt's tone adaptation for the gear named on this page and are a starting point — every amp, guitar and room is a little different.