How to Dial In "The Fear" by Travis - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "The Fear"
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 The Man Who (1999). The Man Who is the second studio album by the Scottish rock band Travis, released on 24 May 1999 by Independiente Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Professional II Stratocaster through a Vox AC30HW2X Hand-Wired, the rig we use for Travis' other songs from The Man Who, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the neck pickup.
Common Questions About the "The Fear" Tone
What guitar did Travis use on "The Fear"?
The guitar on "The Fear" (released 1999) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Stratocaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: neck pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "The Fear" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 3, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 5.5, Presence 5, Volume 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 "The Fear" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "The Fear" 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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