How to Dial In "Feels Blind" by Bikini Kill - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Feels Blind"
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 Bikini Kill (1992). Bikini Kill is the first EP by the American punk rock band Bikini Kill led by singer Kathleen Hanna. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender Player Jaguar through a Fender Champion 40, the nearest rig we use for Bikini Kill'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 "Feels Blind" Tone
What guitar did Bikini Kill use on "Feels Blind"?
The guitar on "Feels Blind" (released 1992) isn't documented; the Fender Player Jaguar above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Feels Blind" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, Volume 8. 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 "Feels Blind" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Feels Blind" 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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