How to Dial In "Full Control" by Snail Mail - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Full Control"
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 Lush (2018). Lush is the debut studio album by American indie rock musician Snail Mail, released on June 8, 2018 through Matador Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender Player Jaguar through a Fender Hot Rod DeVille 212 IV, the rig we use for Snail Mail's other songs from Lush, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the neck pickup.
Common Questions About the "Full Control" Tone
What guitar did Snail Mail use on "Full Control"?
The guitar on "Full Control" (released 2018) isn't documented; the Fender Player Jaguar above gets the sound. Pickup selector: neck pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Full Control" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 3, Bass 5, Mid 5.5, Treble 6.5, Presence 5.5, 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 "Full Control" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Full Control" 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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