What amp settings do I need for the If sound?

Across the 4 guitar tracks from If we've catalogued, the median is gain 7 (range 7–7), with bass 5.5, mid 5.5, 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.

How many If songs can I dial in here?

ToneMirror has 4 tracks from If broken down, including "Pay For It" and "Lights Out". Each carries the original amp settings, pickup position, tuning, and pedal chain, plus a per-rig adaptation for your own gear.

Album · 4 tones

If Guitar Tone - Amp Settings for Every Track

Mindless Self Indulgence·2008·Guitar tone settings

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The If amp settings window

Median knob positions across the 4 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
Bass: 5.5
Mid: 5.5
Treble: 6.5
Presence: 6
Volume: 6.5

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

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What amp settings do I need for the If sound?
Across the 4 guitar tracks from If we've catalogued, the median is gain 7 (range 7–7), with bass 5.5, mid 5.5, 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.
How many If songs can I dial in here?
ToneMirror has 4 tracks from If broken down, including "Pay For It" and "Lights Out". 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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