How to Dial In "For Tammy Rae" by Bikini Kill - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "For Tammy Rae"
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 Pussy Whipped (1993). Pussy Whipped is the first full-length album by the American punk rock band Bikini Kill. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender Player Jaguar through a Fender Champion 40, the rig we use for Bikini Kill's other songs from Pussy Whipped, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "For Tammy Rae" Tone
What guitar did Bikini Kill use on "For Tammy Rae"?
The guitar on "For Tammy Rae" (released 1993) 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 "For Tammy Rae" 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 "For Tammy Rae" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "For Tammy Rae" 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.
More Tones You Can Dial In
Tone references for "For Tammy Rae" by Bikini Kill are provided for educational use. ToneMirror is not affiliated with the artists or labels referenced.