Scratch the Surface album cover - Sick of It All
Album · 2 tones

Scratch the Surface Guitar Tone - Amp Settings for Every Track

Sick of It All·1994·Guitar tone settings
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The Scratch the Surface 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
7–7 · n=2
Bass
5.5
5–6 · n=2
Mid
5.8
5.5–6 · n=2
Treble
6.3
6–6.5 · n=2
Presence
6.3
6–6.5 · n=2
Volume
7.5
7–8 · n=2
Tracklist

Every Scratch the Surface Tone You Can Dial In

  1. Step Down
  2. Scratch the Surface

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

FAQ

Common Questions About the Scratch the Surface Tone

  1. What amp settings do I need for the Scratch the Surface sound?

    Across the 2 guitar tracks from Scratch the Surface we've catalogued, the median is gain 7 (range 7–7), with bass 5.5, mid 5.8, treble 6.3 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.

  2. How many Scratch the Surface songs can I dial in here?

    ToneMirror has 2 tracks from Scratch the Surface broken down, including "Step Down" and "Scratch the Surface". 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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