How to Dial In "Liquid Smooth" by Mitski - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Liquid Smooth"
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 Lush (2012). Lush is the self-released debut studio album by American musician Mitski, released on 31 January 2012. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Professional II Jazzmaster through a Fender '65 Deluxe Reverb Reissue, the rig we use for Mitski's other songs from Lush, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Liquid Smooth" Tone
What guitar did Mitski use on "Liquid Smooth"?
The guitar on "Liquid Smooth" (released 2012) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Jazzmaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Liquid Smooth" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6, Bass 5.5, 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 "Liquid Smooth" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Liquid Smooth" 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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