How to Dial In "MTT 420 RR" by IDLES - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "MTT 420 RR"
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 Crawler (2021). A heavy, abrasive track. No source documents the guitar or amp for this song, so a Telecaster into a Marshall JCM800 stands in. Set the amp to a raw, mid-forward crunch on the bridge pickup. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "MTT 420 RR" Tone
What guitar did IDLES use on "MTT 420 RR"?
The guitar on "MTT 420 RR" (released 2021) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Telecaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "MTT 420 RR" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6.5, Bass 5, Mid 5.5, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, 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 "MTT 420 RR" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "MTT 420 RR" 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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