Guitar tone · rock
Story of the Year guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 2 Story of the Year songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 2000s model, as used by Ryan Phillips on 'Page Avenue') into Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (2-channel, Revision G, as used on 'Page Avenue').
Guitars Story of the Year used
- Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 2000s model, as used by Ryan Phillips on 'Page Avenue')1 song
- Gibson Les Paul Standard (early 2000s, likely used by Ryan Phillips or Philip Sneed)1 song
- Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s (2003)1 song
Amps Story of the Year used
- Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (2-channel, Revision G, as used on 'Page Avenue')1 song
- Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (studio recording, 2002-2003 era)1 song
- Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier1 song
3 Story of the Year tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| Take Me Back · riff | 8 |
| Until the Day I Die · riff | 7.5 |
| Until the Day I Die · solo | 7 |
Story of the Year songs on popular amps
Exact settings ToneAdapt players use for these songs on their own amps.
Get Story of the Year's tone on your gear
Pick any Story of the Year song and ToneAdapt adapts the original rig to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.
Frequently asked questions
What amp did Story of the Year use?
Across 2 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (2-channel, Revision G, as used on 'Page Avenue') (1 song), Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (studio recording, 2002-2003 era) (1 song), Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier (1 song).
What guitar did Story of the Year use?
Most often: Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 2000s model, as used by Ryan Phillips on 'Page Avenue') (1 song), Gibson Les Paul Standard (early 2000s, likely used by Ryan Phillips or Philip Sneed) (1 song), Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s (2003) (1 song).
How do I get Story of the Year's tone on my amp?
Open any Story of the Year song below to see the original gear and settings, then use ToneAdapt to adapt them to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.