How to Dial In "Punk By The Book" by Anti-Flag - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Punk By The Book"
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 Die for the Government (1996). Die for the Government is the debut studio album by the U.S. punk rock band Anti-Flag, released in 1996. 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 Die for the Government, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the single pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Punk By The Book" Tone
What guitar did Anti-Flag use on "Punk By The Book"?
The guitar on "Punk By The Book" (released 1996) 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 "Punk By The Book" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7, Bass 5.5, Mid 5.5, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, Volume 8.5. 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 "Punk By The Book" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Punk By The Book" 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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