How to Dial In "Light Up My Room" by Barenaked Ladies - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Light Up My Room"
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 Stunt (1998). Stunt is the fourth full-length studio album by Canadian alternative rock band Barenaked Ladies. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson ES-335 through a Fender Deluxe Reverb, the rig we use for Barenaked Ladies' other songs from Stunt, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Light Up My Room" Tone
What guitar did Barenaked Ladies use on "Light Up My Room"?
The guitar on "Light Up My Room" (released 1998) isn't documented; the Gibson ES-335 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Light Up My Room" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 4.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 6, Volume 6.5. 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 "Light Up My Room" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Light Up My Room" 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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