How to Dial In "The New Pollution" by Beck - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "The New Pollution"
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 Odelay (1996). Odelay is the fifth studio album by American musician Beck, released on June 18, 1996, by DGC Records. 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 Beck's other songs from Odelay, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "The New Pollution" Tone
What guitar did Beck use on "The New Pollution"?
The guitar on "The New Pollution" (released 1996) 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 "The New Pollution" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6.5, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, 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 "The New Pollution" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "The New Pollution" 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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