How to Dial In "Rattled by the Rush" by Pavement - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Rattled by the Rush"
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 Wowee Zowee (1995). Wowee Zowee is the third studio album by American indie rock band Pavement, released on April 11, 1995 by Matador Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Professional II Stratocaster through a Fender Silverface Twin Reverb, the rig we use for Pavement's other songs from Wowee Zowee, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the neck pickup.
Common Questions About the "Rattled by the Rush" Tone
What guitar did Pavement use on "Rattled by the Rush"?
The guitar on "Rattled by the Rush" (released 1995) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Stratocaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: neck pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Rattled by the Rush" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 2.5, 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 "Rattled by the Rush" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Rattled by the Rush" 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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