How to Dial In "Smogged Out" by Skegss - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Smogged Out"
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 My Own Mess (2018). My Own Mess is the debut studio album by Australian surf music and garage rock band Skegss, released on 7 September 2018. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender Player Telecaster through a Fender '65 Twin Reverb Reissue, the rig we use for Skegss' other songs from My Own Mess, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Smogged Out" Tone
What guitar did Skegss use on "Smogged Out"?
The guitar on "Smogged Out" (released 2018) isn't documented; the Fender Player Telecaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Smogged Out" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 3.5, Bass 4.5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 6.5, Volume 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 "Smogged Out" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Smogged Out" 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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