How to Dial In "Aqueous Transmission" by Incubus - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Aqueous Transmission"
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 closing track of Morning View, released in October 2001, a slow, atmospheric piece with an Eastern-leaning melody and one of Mike Einziger's most expressive guitar parts. The song builds from soft arpeggios into a larger, sweeping ending. 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, a clean tone with plenty of room and let the notes ring into each other.
Common Questions About the "Aqueous Transmission" Tone
What guitar did Incubus use on "Aqueous Transmission"?
The guitar on "Aqueous Transmission" (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 "Aqueous Transmission" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 2.5, Bass 5, Mid 5.5, Treble 6, Presence 5, Volume 6. 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 "Aqueous Transmission" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Aqueous Transmission" 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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