How to Dial In "This Ticonderoga" by Red Hot Chili Peppers - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "This Ticonderoga"
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 The Getaway (2016). A driving, riff-based Getaway track with a bright, tight guitar part. No source available here confirms the exact guitar and amp on this recording, so Fender American Professional II Stratocaster through Marshall Major - 'The Pig' stands in. Set the amp at a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "This Ticonderoga" Tone
What guitar did Red Hot Chili Peppers use on "This Ticonderoga"?
The guitar on "This Ticonderoga" (released 2016) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Stratocaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "This Ticonderoga" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5.5, Bass 4.5, Mid 5.5, Treble 6.5, Presence 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 "This Ticonderoga" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "This Ticonderoga" 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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