How to Dial In "Idea 01" by IDLES - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Idea 01"
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 Tangk (2024). Tangk is the fifth studio album by the British rock band Idles, released on 15 February 2024 through Partisan Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Professional II Telecaster through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the rig we use for IDLES' other songs from Tangk, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Idea 01" Tone
What guitar did IDLES use on "Idea 01"?
The guitar on "Idea 01" (released 2024) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Telecaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Idea 01" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6, Bass 5.5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 6.5, 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 "Idea 01" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Idea 01" 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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