How to Dial In "Electric Uncle Sam" by Primus - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Electric Uncle Sam"
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 Antipop (1999). Antipop is the sixth studio album by American rock band Primus. It was released on October 19, 1999, through Prawn Song Records and Interscope Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Vintage II 1973 Stratocaster through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the rig we use for Primus' other songs from Antipop, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Electric Uncle Sam" Tone
What guitar did Primus use on "Electric Uncle Sam"?
The guitar on "Electric Uncle Sam" (released 1999) isn't documented; the Fender American Vintage II 1973 Stratocaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Electric Uncle Sam" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6.5, Bass 5, Mid 5.5, Treble 7, Presence 6.5, 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 "Electric Uncle Sam" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Electric Uncle Sam" 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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