How to Dial In "The First Part" by Superchunk - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "The First Part"
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 Foolish (1994). Foolish is the fourth studio album by American indie rock band Superchunk, released on April 19, 1994 by Merge. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Professional II Jazzmaster through a Fender Bassman 100 (Silverface, Vintage), the rig we use for Superchunk's other songs from Foolish, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "The First Part" Tone
What guitar did Superchunk use on "The First Part"?
The guitar on "The First Part" (released 1994) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Jazzmaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "The First Part" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6, Bass 5.5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, 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 "The First Part" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "The First Part" 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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