How to Dial In "What Doesn't Kill You" by Jake Bugg - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "What Doesn't Kill You"
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 Shangri La (2013). Shangri La is the second studio album by English indie rock singer-songwriter Jake Bugg, released on 18 November 2013 by Mercury Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a G&L Tribute ASAT Classic Bluesboy through a Fender Deluxe Reverb (Blackface), the nearest rig we use for Jake Bugg's other songs, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the single pickup.
Common Questions About the "What Doesn't Kill You" Tone
What guitar did Jake Bugg use on "What Doesn't Kill You"?
The guitar on "What Doesn't Kill You" (released 2013) isn't documented; the G&L Tribute ASAT Classic Bluesboy above gets the sound. Pickup selector: single pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "What Doesn't Kill You" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5, Bass 5, Mid 5.5, Treble 5.5, 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 "What Doesn't Kill You" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "What Doesn't Kill You" 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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