How to Dial In "Parting of the Sensory" by Modest Mouse - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Parting of the Sensory"
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 We Were Dead Before the Ship Even Sank (2007). We Were Dead Before the Ship Even Sank is the fifth studio album by American alternative rock band Modest Mouse, released on 20 March 2007 by Epic Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Professional II Stratocaster through a Vox AC30 C2, the rig we use for Modest Mouse's other songs from We Were Dead Before the Ship Even Sank, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Parting of the Sensory" Tone
What guitar did Modest Mouse use on "Parting of the Sensory"?
The guitar on "Parting of the Sensory" (released 2007) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Stratocaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Parting of the Sensory" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 6, 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 "Parting of the Sensory" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Parting of the Sensory" 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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