How to Dial In "Born to Quit" by The Used - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Born to Quit"
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 Artwork (2009). Artwork is the fourth studio album by American rock band the Used, released through Reprise in the United States and the United Kingdom on August 31, 2009. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson SG Standard through a Marshall JCM2000 DSL100, the rig we use for The Used's other songs from Artwork, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Born to Quit" Tone
What guitar did The Used use on "Born to Quit"?
The guitar on "Born to Quit" (released 2009) isn't documented; the Gibson SG Standard above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Born to Quit" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7.5, Bass 6, Mid 5.5, Treble 6.5, Presence 6.5, 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 "Born to Quit" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Born to Quit" 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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