How to Dial In "Give Me the Cure" by Fugazi - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Give Me the Cure"
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 13 Songs (1989). 13 Songs is a compilation album by the American post-hardcore band Fugazi, released on September 1, 1989, by Dischord Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson SG Standard through a Fender '65 Twin Reverb Reissue, the rig we use for Fugazi's other songs from 13 Songs, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Give Me the Cure" Tone
What guitar did Fugazi use on "Give Me the Cure"?
The guitar on "Give Me the Cure" (released 1989) isn't documented; the Gibson SG Standard above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Give Me the Cure" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5, Bass 5.5, Mid 5.5, Treble 6.5, Presence 5.5, Volume 7. 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 "Give Me the Cure" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Give Me the Cure" 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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