How to Dial In "What Do They Know?" by Mindless Self Indulgence - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "What Do They Know?"
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 You'll Rebel to Anything (2005). You'll Rebel to Anything is the fourth studio album by New York City band Mindless Self Indulgence. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so an Ibanez RG1570 Prestige through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the rig we use for Mindless Self Indulgence's other songs from You'll Rebel to Anything, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "What Do They Know?" Tone
What guitar did Mindless Self Indulgence use on "What Do They Know?"?
The guitar on "What Do They Know?" (released 2005) isn't documented; the Ibanez RG1570 Prestige above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "What Do They Know?" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7, Bass 5.5, Mid 5.5, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, Volume 6.5. 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 "What Do They Know?" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "What Do They Know?" 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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