How to Dial In "Baby Says" by The Kills - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Baby Says"
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 Blood Pressures (2011). No source documents the rig on this song, so a Jaguar into a Fender Champion stands in. A thin, scratchy, fairly dry tone on the bridge pickup. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "Baby Says" Tone
What guitar did The Kills use on "Baby Says"?
The guitar on "Baby Says" (released 2011) isn't documented; the Fender Player Jaguar above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Baby Says" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6.5, 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 "Baby Says" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Baby Says" 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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