How to Dial In "11 am" by Incubus - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "11 am"
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.
A track on Morning View, released in October 2001 and produced by Scott Litt, an album recorded in a rented house on the Malibu coast. Mike Einziger's guitar is mostly clean and chiming here, with delicate, ringing chords and a restrained solo in a light, melodic style. No source available here confirms the exact guitar and amp on this recording, so a PRS CE 24 through a Mesa/Boogie Trem-O-Verb stands in. Use the neck pickup and a clean tone with a little compression.
Common Questions About the "11 am" Tone
What guitar did Incubus use on "11 am"?
The guitar on "11 am" (released 2001) isn't documented; the PRS CE 24 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: neck pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "11 am" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 3, Bass 5, Mid 5.5, Treble 6, Presence 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 "11 am" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "11 am" 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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