How to Dial In "Pretty on the Inside" by Hole - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Pretty on the Inside"
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.
The title track of the band's 1991 debut album, produced by Kim Gordon of Sonic Youth with Don Fleming, a noisy, abrasive record that sits closer to noise rock than the group's later work. Eric Erlandson's guitar is loud, ragged and heavily distorted, with Courtney Love's raw vocal over the top. No source available here confirms the exact guitar and amp on this recording, so a Fender Mustang through a Twin Reverb with a distortion pedal stands in. Use the bridge pickup and a loud, ragged distortion.
Common Questions About the "Pretty on the Inside" Tone
What guitar did Hole use on "Pretty on the Inside"?
The guitar on "Pretty on the Inside" (released 1991) isn't documented; the Fender Player Mustang above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Pretty on the Inside" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 8, Bass 5, Mid 5.5, Treble 6.5, Presence 5.5, Volume 8. 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 "Pretty on the Inside" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Pretty on the Inside" 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.
What pedals are on "Pretty on the Inside"?
Whether you own those exact units or close substitutes, ToneMirror maps the pedal voicings onto the pedalboard you actually have.
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