How to Dial In "I Know Where Mark Chen Lives" by Joyce Manor - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "I Know Where Mark Chen Lives"
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 I Used to Go to This Bar (2026). I Used to Go to This Bar is the seventh studio album by American rock band Joyce Manor, released on January 30, 2026, by Epitaph Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender Player Jaguar through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the rig we use for Joyce Manor's other songs from I Used to Go to This Bar, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "I Know Where Mark Chen Lives" Tone
What guitar did Joyce Manor use on "I Know Where Mark Chen Lives"?
The guitar on "I Know Where Mark Chen Lives" (released 2026) isn't documented; the Fender Player Jaguar above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "I Know Where Mark Chen Lives" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5, Bass 5, Mid 6.5, Treble 6.5, Presence 5.5, 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 "I Know Where Mark Chen Lives" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "I Know Where Mark Chen Lives" 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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