How to Dial In "Two-Tone Army" by The Toasters - Guitar Tone Settings
The Gear Behind "Two-Tone Army"
Original Knob Positions, Pickup, and Tuning
Where to set the knobs for this tone. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale.
These numbers are for a Fender '65 Twin Reverb Reissue. On your amp, they won't sound the same.
Get the settings for my ampHow the artist had their guitar configured for this take.
Later used as the theme for Nickelodeon's KaBlam!, Bucket Hingley's New York ska revival band plays crisp, upstroke-driven skank guitar with a bit more rock edge than the genre's 2 Tone forebears. Keep the gain low but a touch grittier than pure ska cleanliness.
Common Questions About the "Two-Tone Army" Tone
What guitar did The Toasters use on "Two-Tone Army"?
The Toasters tracked "Two-Tone Army" on a Stratocaster (released 1996). The Fender American Professional II Stratocaster named above is a modern equivalent, not the guitar on the record. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Two-Tone Army" need?
On Fender '65 Twin Reverb Reissue: Gain 2, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Presence 5, 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 "Two-Tone Army" without a Fender '65 Twin Reverb Reissue?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the original recipe above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Two-Tone Army" 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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