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What's the Frequency, Kenneth? guitar tone

R.E.M. · 1994 · Alternative

Fuzz

Fuzz Tone

AmpOrange Rockerverb
GuitarGibson SG
PickupBridge humbucker
GAIN5.5
BASS5
MID5.5
TREBLE6
PRESENCE5.5
REVERB2

SIGNAL CHAIN

  1. Dunlop Fuzz Face fuzz
    Fuzz 7.5 · Volume 6.5
    Clean up with the guitar's volume knob.

Fuzz into a loud, mostly clean amp — the speaker breakup is part of the sound.

These are starting points, not gospel. Every amp is a little different, so let your ears do the last 10%.

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Adapt this tone to your own amp and pedals in the app.

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