How to Dial In "Entertain" by Sleater-Kinney - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Entertain"
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 track on The Woods, released in May 2005 and produced by Dave Fridmann, an album on which the trio moved toward a louder, heavier classic-rock-influenced sound. The interlocking guitars of Carrie Brownstein and Corin Tucker are thick, fuzzy and aggressive, with Janet Weiss's drums driving the song. No source available here confirms the exact guitars and amps on this recording, so an SG through a Marshall stands in. Use the bridge pickup, a heavy, saturated tone and play with a loose, aggressive attack.
Common Questions About the "Entertain" Tone
What guitar did Sleater-Kinney use on "Entertain"?
The guitar on "Entertain" (released 2005) isn't documented; the Gibson SG Standard above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Entertain" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, Volume 7.5. 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 "Entertain" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Entertain" 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.
More Tones You Can Dial In
Tone references for "Entertain" by Sleater-Kinney are provided for educational use. ToneMirror is not affiliated with the artists or labels referenced.