How to Dial In "The Cabbage" by Teenage Fanclub - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "The Cabbage"
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 Thirteen (1993). Thirteen is the fourth studio album by Scottish alternative rock band Teenage Fanclub, released in 1993 on Creation Records in the UK and Geffen in the US. It was commonly believed at the time that it was named after the song "Thirteen" by Big Star, a band that has heavily influenced Teenage Fanclub. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender Player Jaguar through a Fender Deluxe Reverb (Blackface), the rig we use for Teenage Fanclub's other songs from Thirteen, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "The Cabbage" Tone
What guitar did Teenage Fanclub use on "The Cabbage"?
The guitar on "The Cabbage" (released 1993) isn't documented; the Fender Player Jaguar above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "The Cabbage" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6.5, Bass 5.5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, Volume 6.5. 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 "The Cabbage" 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 Cabbage" 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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