How to Dial In "You're No Rock n' Roll Fun" by Sleater-Kinney - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "You're No Rock n' Roll Fun"
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 All Hands on the Bad One (2000). A jagged, fast indie-punk song with interlocking guitars. No source available here confirms the exact guitar and amp on this recording, so a Danelectro '59M NOS+ through a Marshall JCM800 2203 stands in. Set the amp at a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "You're No Rock n' Roll Fun" Tone
What guitar did Sleater-Kinney use on "You're No Rock n' Roll Fun"?
The guitar on "You're No Rock n' Roll Fun" (released 2000) isn't documented; the Danelectro '59M NOS+ above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "You're No Rock n' Roll Fun" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 6, 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 "You're No Rock n' Roll Fun" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "You're No Rock n' Roll Fun" 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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