How to Dial In "Don't Pretend You Didn't Know" by Dinosaur Jr. - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Don't Pretend You Didn't Know"
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 I Bet on Sky (2012). I Bet on Sky is the tenth studio album by the American alternative rock band Dinosaur Jr., released on 18 September 2012 by Jagjaguwar. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender J Mascis Jazzmaster through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the rig we use for Dinosaur Jr.'s other songs from I Bet on Sky, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Don't Pretend You Didn't Know" Tone
What guitar did Dinosaur Jr. use on "Don't Pretend You Didn't Know"?
The guitar on "Don't Pretend You Didn't Know" (released 2012) isn't documented; the Fender J Mascis Jazzmaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Don't Pretend You Didn't Know" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7, Bass 5.5, Mid 5.5, 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 "Don't Pretend You Didn't Know" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Don't Pretend You Didn't Know" 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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