How to Dial In "Bored of Being Sad" by Microwave - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Bored of Being Sad"
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 Let's Start Degeneracy (2024). Let's Start Degeneracy is a 2024 studio album by American rock band Microwave. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Professional II Stratocaster through a Fender Hot Rod DeVille 212 IV, the nearest rig we use for Microwave's other songs, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup. Published transcriptions put it in E♭ standard (E♭ A♭ D♭ G♭ B♭ E♭), a half step below standard.
Common Questions About the "Bored of Being Sad" Tone
What guitar did Microwave use on "Bored of Being Sad"?
The guitar on "Bored of Being Sad" (released 2024) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Stratocaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. The track is in E♭ Standard (E♭ A♭ D♭ G♭ B♭ E♭), so retune before you dial anything in.
What amp settings does "Bored of Being Sad" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 4, Bass 5, Mid 5.5, Treble 6, Presence 5.5, Volume 6. 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 "Bored of Being Sad" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Bored of Being Sad" 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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