How to Dial In "It's Coming Down" by Cake - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "It's Coming Down"
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 Fashion Nugget (1996). Fashion Nugget is the second studio album by alternative rock band Cake. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gretsch Tennessean (G6119) through a Fender Hot Rod DeVille 410 IV, the rig we use for Cake's other songs from Fashion Nugget, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "It's Coming Down" Tone
What guitar did Cake use on "It's Coming Down"?
The guitar on "It's Coming Down" (released 1996) isn't documented; the Gretsch Tennessean (G6119) above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "It's Coming Down" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 3.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, 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 "It's Coming Down" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "It's Coming Down" 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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