How to Dial In "Battlestar Scralatchtica" by Incubus - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Battlestar Scralatchtica"
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 Make Yourself (1999). A funky, rhythmic rock groove with muted guitar chops and a heavier chorus. No source available here confirms the exact guitar and amp on this recording, so a PRS CE 24 through a Mesa Boogie Tremoverb stands in. Use the bridge pickup and set the amp to a medium-gain crunch. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "Battlestar Scralatchtica" Tone
What guitar did Incubus use on "Battlestar Scralatchtica"?
The guitar on "Battlestar Scralatchtica" (released 1999) isn't documented; the PRS CE 24 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Battlestar Scralatchtica" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5, Bass 5.5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, 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 "Battlestar Scralatchtica" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Battlestar Scralatchtica" 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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