How to Dial In "License to Confuse" by Sebadoh - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "License to Confuse"
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 Bakesale (1994). Bakesale is the fifth album by American indie rock band Sebadoh, released by Sub Pop in 1994. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender Player Mustang through a Fender Deluxe Reverb (Blackface), the rig we use for Sebadoh's other songs from Bakesale, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "License to Confuse" Tone
What guitar did Sebadoh use on "License to Confuse"?
The guitar on "License to Confuse" (released 1994) isn't documented; the Fender Player Mustang above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "License to Confuse" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 6, Presence 5, 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 "License to Confuse" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "License to Confuse" 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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