How to Dial In "Sick of You" by Cake - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Sick of You"
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 Showroom of Compassion (2011). Showroom of Compassion is the sixth studio album from the band Cake, released on January 11, 2011. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gretsch Tennessean through a Fender Hot Rod DeVille 410 IV, the rig we use for Cake's other songs from Showroom of Compassion, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Sick of You" Tone
What guitar did Cake use on "Sick of You"?
The guitar on "Sick of You" (released 2011) 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 "Sick of You" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 4, 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 "Sick of You" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Sick of You" 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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