How to Dial In "None of Them Knew They Were Robots" by Mr. Bungle - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "None of Them Knew They Were Robots"
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 California (1999). California is the third studio album by the American experimental rock band Mr. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so an ESP E-II Eclipse through a Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier, the rig we use for Mr. Bungle's other songs from California, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "None of Them Knew They Were Robots" Tone
What guitar did Mr. Bungle use on "None of Them Knew They Were Robots"?
The guitar on "None of Them Knew They Were Robots" (released 1999) isn't documented; the ESP E-II Eclipse above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "None of Them Knew They Were Robots" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5, Bass 5, Mid 5.5, Treble 5.5, Presence 5, 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 "None of Them Knew They Were Robots" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "None of Them Knew They Were Robots" 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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