How to Dial In "Is This Music?" by Teenage Fanclub - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Is This Music?"
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 Bandwagonesque (1991). Bandwagonesque is the third studio album by the Scottish alternative rock band Teenage Fanclub, released in November 1991 by Creation Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender Player Jaguar through a Fender Deluxe Reverb, the rig we use for Teenage Fanclub's other songs from Bandwagonesque, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Is This Music?" Tone
What guitar did Teenage Fanclub use on "Is This Music?"?
The guitar on "Is This Music?" (released 1991) isn't documented; the Fender Player Jaguar above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Is This Music?" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6, Bass 5.5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, 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 "Is This Music?" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Is This Music?" 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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