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They Might Be Giants Guitar Tone - Settings for Every Signature Song

Browse every They Might Be Giants song we've broken down into amp settings, pickup choice, and pedal chain - then adapt the recipe to whatever rig you actually own.

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Record by record

They Might Be Giants Albums We've Broken Down

Every tone

All 6 They Might Be Giants Tones

Across the years

They Might Be Giants Tone Evolution

  1. 1986
    Don't Let's Start
    They Might Be Giants
  2. 1988
    Ana Ng
    Lincoln
  3. 1990
    Birdhouse in Your Soul
    Flood
  4. 1990
    Istanbul (Not Constantinople)
    Flood
  5. 1992
    The Guitar
    Apollo 18
  6. 2001
    Boss of Me
    Mink Car
FAQ

Common Questions About They Might Be Giants's Tone

  1. What guitar does They Might Be Giants play?

    The specific guitar They Might Be Giants used on these recordings varies song to song - the settings we list are tuned to the tracked tone, not a single instrument.

  2. What amp does They Might Be Giants use?

    They Might Be Giants's amp rig varies across their catalog. Each tone breakdown lists the specific amp used for that song.

  3. How many They Might Be Giants songs can I dial in here?

    ToneMirror has tone breakdowns for 6 They Might Be Giants songs, including "Ana Ng", "Birdhouse in Your Soul", "Boss of Me". Each one comes with the original amp settings, pickup position, tuning, and pedal chain - plus a per-rig adaptation so you can play it on your own gear.

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