How to Dial In "My Life Story" by MxPx - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "My Life Story"
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 The Ever Passing Moment (2000). The Ever Passing Moment is the fifth studio album by American punk rock band MxPx, released on May 16, 2000. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson SG Standard through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the rig we use for MxPx's other songs from The Ever Passing Moment, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "My Life Story" Tone
What guitar did MxPx use on "My Life Story"?
The guitar on "My Life Story" (released 2000) isn't documented; the Gibson SG Standard above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "My Life Story" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 6, Presence 5, 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 "My Life Story" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "My Life Story" 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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