How to Dial In "Jaded Youth" by The Cribs - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Jaded Youth"
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 In the Belly of the Brazen Bull (2012). In the Belly of the Brazen Bull is the fifth studio album by British indie rock band The Cribs, released on 7 May 2012 by Wichita Recordings. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson ES-335 through a Vox AC30 C2, the nearest rig we use for The Cribs' other songs, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Jaded Youth" Tone
What guitar did The Cribs use on "Jaded Youth"?
The guitar on "Jaded Youth" (released 2012) isn't documented; the Gibson ES-335 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Jaded Youth" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5.5, Bass 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 "Jaded Youth" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Jaded Youth" 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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