How to Dial In "Splash a Little Water on It" by Jane's Addiction - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Splash a Little Water on It"
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 The Great Escape Artist (2011). The Great Escape Artist is the fourth and final studio album by the American alternative rock band Jane's Addiction, released October 18, 2011 on Capitol Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a PRS Custom 24 through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the rig we use for Jane's Addiction's other songs from The Great Escape Artist, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Splash a Little Water on It" Tone
What guitar did Jane's Addiction use on "Splash a Little Water on It"?
The guitar on "Splash a Little Water on It" (released 2011) isn't documented; the PRS Custom 24 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Splash a Little Water on It" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7.5, Bass 6, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 6.5, 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 "Splash a Little Water on It" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Splash a Little Water on It" 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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