How to Dial In "The New Sensation" by IDLES - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "The New Sensation"
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). Crawler is the fourth studio album by British rock band Idles, released on 12 November 2021. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Professional II Jazzmaster through an Orange Rockerverb 100 MkIII, the rig we use for IDLES' other songs from Crawler, stands in. Set the amp to a saturated high-gain setting and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "The New Sensation" Tone
What guitar did IDLES use on "The New Sensation"?
The guitar on "The New Sensation" (released 2021) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Jazzmaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "The New Sensation" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 9, Bass 6, Mid 4.5, Treble 6.5, Presence 5.5, Volume 7.5. 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 "The New Sensation" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "The New Sensation" 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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