How to Dial In "Secret Weapon" by MxPx - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Secret Weapon"
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 Secret Weapon (2007). Secret Weapon is the eighth studio album by American punk rock band MxPx, released on 16 July 2007 by Tooth & Nail. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson SG Standard through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the nearest rig we use for MxPx's other songs, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Secret Weapon" Tone
What guitar did MxPx use on "Secret Weapon"?
The guitar on "Secret Weapon" (released 2007) isn't documented; the Gibson SG Standard above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Secret Weapon" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Presence 6, Volume 8. 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 "Secret Weapon" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Secret Weapon" 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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