How to Dial In "Spread Too Thin" by Dirty Heads - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Spread Too Thin"
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 Cabin by the Sea (2012). Cabin by the Sea is the second studio album released by American reggae band The Dirty Heads on June 19, 2012. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Professional II Stratocaster through a Fender '65 Twin Reverb Reissue, a common rig for this kind of sound, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the middle+bridge pickups together.
Common Questions About the "Spread Too Thin" Tone
What guitar did Dirty Heads use on "Spread Too Thin"?
The guitar on "Spread Too Thin" (released 2012) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Stratocaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: middle + bridge (position 4) on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Spread Too Thin" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 4.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Presence 6, Volume 6. 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 "Spread Too Thin" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Spread Too Thin" 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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