How to Dial In "Loud Bark" by Mannequin Pussy - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Loud Bark"
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 Got Heaven (2024). A loud, fast punk track with a thick, saturated guitar. The rig on this recording isn't documented, so a Fender American Professional II Jazzmaster into an Orange Rockerverb 100 MkIII stands in. Set a medium-high crunch on the bridge pickup and keep the low end tight. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "Loud Bark" Tone
What guitar did Mannequin Pussy use on "Loud Bark"?
The guitar on "Loud Bark" (released 2024) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Jazzmaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Loud Bark" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7, Bass 6, Mid 6, Treble 7, 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 "Loud Bark" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Loud Bark" 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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