How to Dial In "Shut the Door" by Fugazi - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Shut the Door"
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 Repeater (1990). Repeater is the debut studio album by the American post-hardcore band Fugazi. 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 Repeater, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Shut the Door" Tone
What guitar did Fugazi use on "Shut the Door"?
The guitar on "Shut the Door" (released 1990) 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).
What amp settings does "Shut the Door" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 4.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, 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.
Can I play "Shut the Door" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Shut the Door" 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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