Smell the Magic album cover - L7
Album · 2 tones

Smell the Magic Guitar Tone - Amp Settings for Every Track

L7·1990·Guitar tone settings
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The Smell the Magic amp settings window

Median knob positions across the 2 guitar tracks we've broken down from this record, on the amps they were tracked with. A starting point for the album's sound; pick a track below for its exact recipe.

Gain
7.5
7.5–7.5 · n=2
Bass
6
6–6 · n=2
Mid
6
6–6 · n=2
Treble
6.5
6.5–6.5 · n=2
Presence
6
6–6 · n=2
Volume
7
7–7 · n=2
The rig behind the record

What L7 Used on Smell the Magic

Tracklist

Every Smell the Magic Tone You Can Dial In

  1. ShoveMarshall JCM800 2203
  2. Just Like Me

2 of this record's tracks are broken down so far. Most popular first.

FAQ

Common Questions About the Smell the Magic Tone

  1. What amp was Smell the Magic recorded with?

    Every one of the Smell the Magic tracks in our catalog was tracked on a Marshall JCM800 2203. ToneMirror rewrites those settings for whatever amp you own - a different EQ curve and gain structure landing on the same recorded sound.

  2. What guitar was used on Smell the Magic?

    The Gibson SG Standard appears on the most Smell the Magic tracks in our catalog. You don't need one - the settings are calibrated to the recorded tone, so they translate to the guitar you already have.

  3. What amp settings do I need for the Smell the Magic sound?

    Across the 2 guitar tracks from Smell the Magic we've catalogued, the median is gain 7.5 (range 7.5–7.5), with bass 6, mid 6, treble 6.5 on a 0–10 scale. That's the record's window rather than any one song's recipe - pick a track above for the exact knob positions it was recorded with.

  4. How many Smell the Magic songs can I dial in here?

    ToneMirror has 2 tracks from Smell the Magic broken down, including "Shove" and "Just Like Me". Each carries the original amp settings, pickup position, tuning, and pedal chain, plus a per-rig adaptation for your own gear.

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