How to Dial In "Poison Root" by Alex G - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Poison Root"
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 Rocket (2017). Rocket is the seventh studio album by American musician Alex G, released on 19 May 2017 by Domino Recording Company. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender Player Mustang through a Fender Champion 40, the rig we use for Alex G's other songs from Rocket, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the neck pickup.
Common Questions About the "Poison Root" Tone
What guitar did Alex G use on "Poison Root"?
The guitar on "Poison Root" (released 2017) isn't documented; the Fender Player Mustang above gets the sound. Pickup selector: neck pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Poison Root" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 2, Bass 5, Mid 6, 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 "Poison Root" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Poison Root" 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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