How to Dial In "Sound of Secret Minds" by Hi-STANDARD - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Sound of Secret Minds"
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 Angry Fist (1997). Angry Fist is the second album by Japanese punk rock band, Hi-Standard. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson Les Paul Standard '50s through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the rig we use for Hi-STANDARD's other songs from Angry Fist, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Sound of Secret Minds" Tone
What guitar did Hi-STANDARD use on "Sound of Secret Minds"?
The guitar on "Sound of Secret Minds" (released 1997) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Standard '50s above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Sound of Secret Minds" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 6.5, Volume 6.5. 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 "Sound of Secret Minds" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Sound of Secret Minds" 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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