How to Dial In "Sweet 69" by Babes in Toyland - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Sweet 69"
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 Nemesisters (1995). Nemesisters is the third and final studio album recorded by Babes in Toyland. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender Player Mustang through a Fender Champion 40, the nearest rig we use for Babes in Toyland's other songs, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Sweet 69" Tone
What guitar did Babes in Toyland use on "Sweet 69"?
The guitar on "Sweet 69" (released 1995) isn't documented; the Fender Player Mustang above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Sweet 69" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, Volume 7.5. 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 "Sweet 69" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Sweet 69" 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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