Mad Mad World Guitar Tone - Amp Settings for Every Track
Translate any Mad Mad World track to your gear
Median knob positions across the 3 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
- 5
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 6
- Volume
- 6.5
The Gear Behind Mad Mad World
Every Mad Mad World Tone You Can Dial In
3 of this record's tracks are broken down so far. Most popular first.
Common Questions About the Mad Mad World Tone
What amp was Mad Mad World recorded with?
Every one of the Mad Mad World 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.
What guitar was used on Mad Mad World?
The Stratocaster (modern equivalent: Fender American Professional II Stratocaster) appears on the most Mad Mad World 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.
What amp settings do I need for the Mad Mad World sound?
Across the 3 guitar tracks from Mad Mad World we've catalogued, the median is gain 5 (range 5–5), with bass 5.5, 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 Mad Mad World songs can I dial in here?
ToneMirror has 3 tracks from Mad Mad World broken down, including "Life Is a Highway" and "Big League". Each carries the original amp settings, pickup position, tuning, and pedal chain, plus a per-rig adaptation for your own gear.