How to Dial In "To Defy the Laws of Tradition" by Primus - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "To Defy the Laws of Tradition"
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 Frizzle Fry (1990). Their debut studio album, produced by the band and Matt Winegar and recorded in December 1989 at Different Fur in San Francisco, it was released on February 7, 1990. 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 nearest rig to the one documented for Primus, stands in. Set the amp to a driven crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "To Defy the Laws of Tradition" Tone
What guitar did Primus use on "To Defy the Laws of Tradition"?
The guitar on "To Defy the Laws of Tradition" (released 1990) isn't documented; the Fender American Vintage II 1973 Stratocaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "To Defy the Laws of Tradition" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7, Bass 4.5, Mid 5.5, Treble 7.5, Presence 7, 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 "To Defy the Laws of Tradition" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "To Defy the Laws of Tradition" 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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