How to Dial In "I'd Tell You But…" by Anti-Flag - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "I'd Tell You But…"
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 For Blood and Empire (2006). For Blood and Empire is the sixth studio album by the American punk rock band Anti-Flag. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson Melody Maker through a Marshall JCM900 4100 Dual Reverb, the rig we use for Anti-Flag's other songs from For Blood and Empire, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the single pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "I'd Tell You But…" Tone
What guitar did Anti-Flag use on "I'd Tell You But…"?
The guitar on "I'd Tell You But…" (released 2006) isn't documented; the Gibson Melody Maker above gets the sound. Pickup selector: single pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "I'd Tell You But…" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6.5, Bass 5.5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 6.5, Volume 7. 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 "I'd Tell You But…" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "I'd Tell You But…" 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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