How to Dial In "India Rubber" by Radiohead - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "India Rubber"
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.
A B-side to the 1995 single Fake Plastic Trees, recorded in the sessions for The Bends. Jonny Greenwood's main guitar is a Fender Telecaster Plus and the Vox AC30 is the band's staple amp, so that pairing stands in; no source ties either to this B-side. Keep the gain light, just enough bite for the choppy parts, on the bridge pickup. Tuning isn't documented here, so standard is assumed.
Common Questions About the "India Rubber" Tone
What guitar did Radiohead use on "India Rubber"?
The guitar on "India Rubber" (released 1995) isn't documented; the Fender Telecaster Plus above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "India Rubber" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 3.5, Bass 5, Mid 5.5, Treble 6, Presence 5.5, 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 "India Rubber" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "India Rubber" 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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