How to Dial In "Is This Thing On?" by The Promise Ring - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Is This Thing On?"
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 Nothing Feels Good (1997). Nothing Feels Good is the second studio album by American rock band the Promise Ring, released on October 14, 1997. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender Vintera II '60s Telecaster through a Fender Deluxe Reverb (Blackface), the rig we use for The Promise Ring's other songs from Nothing Feels Good, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Is This Thing On?" Tone
What guitar did The Promise Ring use on "Is This Thing On?"?
The guitar on "Is This Thing On?" (released 1997) isn't documented; the Fender Vintera II '60s Telecaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Is This Thing On?" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 4, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Presence 5, 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 "Is This Thing On?" 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 Thing On?" 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.
More Tones You Can Dial In
Tone references for "Is This Thing On?" by The Promise Ring are provided for educational use. ToneMirror is not affiliated with the artists or labels referenced.