How to Dial In "Sick Tight" by 311 - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Sick Tight"
Suggested rig · the original isn't documented.
Knob Positions, Pickup, and Tuning
Where to set the knobs for this tone. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale.
On your amp, these numbers won't sound the same.
Get the settings for my ampHow the artist had their guitar configured for this take.
From From Chaos (2001). From Chaos is the sixth studio album by the American rock band 311, released on 19 June 2001 by Volcano Entertainment. The album's personnel list credits Nick Hexum on rhythm guitar and Tim Mahoney on lead guitar. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a PRS Standard 24 through a Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus, the rig we use for 311's other songs from From Chaos, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the neck pickup.
Common Questions About the "Sick Tight" Tone
What guitar did 311 use on "Sick Tight"?
The guitar on "Sick Tight" (released 2001) isn't documented; the PRS Standard 24 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: neck pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Sick Tight" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 1.5, Bass 5.5, Mid 4.5, Treble 6, Presence 5, Volume 4. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale; match them on your amp first, then nudge to taste. ToneMirror can translate these positions for whatever amp you actually own.
Can I play "Sick Tight" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Sick Tight" tone on a Katana, a Helix, a tube combo, or anything else. The translation accounts for EQ curve, gain structure, and pickup type so the result actually sounds like the record, not just the same knob numbers on different gear.
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