How to Dial In "Bad Idea" by Militarie Gun - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Bad Idea"
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 God Save the Gun (2025). God Save the Gun is the second studio album by American hardcore punk group Militarie Gun. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender Player Telecaster through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the rig we use for Militarie Gun's other songs from God Save the Gun, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Bad Idea" Tone
What guitar did Militarie Gun use on "Bad Idea"?
The guitar on "Bad Idea" (released 2025) isn't documented; the Fender Player Telecaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Bad Idea" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, 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 "Bad Idea" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Bad Idea" 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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