How to Dial In "High-Fiving MF" by Local H - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "High-Fiving MF"
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 As Good as Dead (1996). As Good as Dead is the second studio album by American rock band Local H. Following lackluster sales of their debut, Ham Fisted, and under pressure from their label Island Records, the band quickly returned to the studio to record their follow-up. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Bilt Hi-Flier through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the rig we use for Local H's other songs from As Good as Dead, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "High-Fiving MF" Tone
What guitar did Local H use on "High-Fiving MF"?
The guitar on "High-Fiving MF" (released 1996) isn't documented; the Bilt Hi-Flier above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "High-Fiving MF" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 6, Presence 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 "High-Fiving MF" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "High-Fiving MF" 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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