What amp settings do I need for the Interstate 8 sound?

Across the 2 guitar tracks from Interstate 8 we've catalogued, the median is gain 4 (range 4–4), with bass 5, 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.

How many Interstate 8 songs can I dial in here?

ToneMirror has 2 tracks from Interstate 8 broken down, including "Broke" and "Interstate 8". 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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Interstate 8 Guitar Tone - Amp Settings for Every Track

Modest Mouse·1996·Guitar tone settings

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The Interstate 8 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: 4
Bass: 5
Mid: 6
Treble: 6.5
Presence: 6
Volume: 6

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2 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 Interstate 8 sound?
Across the 2 guitar tracks from Interstate 8 we've catalogued, the median is gain 4 (range 4–4), with bass 5, 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.
How many Interstate 8 songs can I dial in here?
ToneMirror has 2 tracks from Interstate 8 broken down, including "Broke" and "Interstate 8". 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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