In on the Kill Taker album cover - Fugazi
Guitar tone settings

How to Dial In "Rend It" by Fugazi - Guitar Tone Settings

The rig

Gear for "Rend It"

Suggested rig · the original isn't documented.

The settings

Knob Positions, Pickup, and Tuning

Amp settings

Where to set the knobs for this tone. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale.

Gain6
Bass5.5
Mid6.5
Treble6.5
Presence6
Volume7

On your amp, these numbers won't sound the same.

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Guitar setup

How the artist had their guitar configured for this take.

TuningStandard(E A D G B E)
Pickup selector
NeckNk+MdMiddleBr+MdBridge
Guitar knobs
Tone9
Volume10
Recording notes

From In on the Kill Taker (1993). In on the Kill Taker is the third studio album by the American post-hardcore band Fugazi, released in June 1993 through Dischord Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender Standard Telecaster through a Fender '65 Twin Reverb Reissue, the rig we use for Fugazi's other songs from In on the Kill Taker, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.

FAQ

Common Questions About the "Rend It" Tone

  1. What guitar did Fugazi use on "Rend It"?

    The guitar on "Rend It" (released 1993) isn't documented; the Fender Standard Telecaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).

  2. What amp settings does "Rend It" need?

    Settings for this sound: Gain 6, Bass 5.5, Mid 6.5, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, 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.

  3. Can I play "Rend It" without the original gear?

    Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Rend It" 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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