High/Low album cover - Nada Surf
Album · 5 tones

High/Low Guitar Tone - Amp Settings for Every Track

Nada Surf·1996·Guitar tone settings
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The High/Low amp settings window

Median knob positions across the 5 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
6
6–6 · n=5
Bass
5.5
5.5–5.5 · n=5
Mid
5.5
5.5–5.5 · n=5
Treble
6
6–6 · n=5
Presence
6
6–6 · n=5
Volume
8
8–8 · n=5
The rig behind the record

The Gear Behind High/Low

Tracklist

Every High/Low Tone You Can Dial In

  1. PopularMarshall JCM800 2203
  2. Icebox
  3. Stalemate
  4. The Plan
  5. Deeper Well

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

FAQ

Common Questions About the High/Low Tone

  1. What amp was High/Low recorded with?

    Every one of the High/Low 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 High/Low?

    The Les Paul Custom (modern equivalent: Gibson 1957 Les Paul Custom Reissue 3-Pickup Black Beauty) appears on the most High/Low 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 High/Low sound?

    Across the 5 guitar tracks from High/Low we've catalogued, the median is gain 6 (range 6–6), with bass 5.5, mid 5.5, treble 6 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. What pedals are on High/Low?

    The ProCo Rat 2 shows up on the most tracks here. Every track breakdown lists that song's full signal chain in order, and the match engine substitutes what you own for what you don't.

  5. How many High/Low songs can I dial in here?

    ToneMirror has 5 tracks from High/Low broken down, including "Popular" and "Icebox". 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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