How to Dial In "Fuck the System" by The Exploited - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Fuck the System"
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 Fuck the System (2003). Fuck the System (known as F@#k the System in the clean version) is the eighth studio album by Scottish hardcore punk band The Exploited, released on 17 February 2003. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson SG Standard through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the rig we use for The Exploited's other songs from Fuck the System, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Fuck the System" Tone
What guitar did The Exploited use on "Fuck the System"?
The guitar on "Fuck the System" (released 2003) isn't documented; the Gibson SG Standard above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Fuck the System" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Presence 5.5, Volume 8. 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 "Fuck the System" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Fuck the System" 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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