How to Dial In "The H.I.V Song" by Ween - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "The H.I.V Song"
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 Chocolate and Cheese (1994). Chocolate and Cheese is the fourth studio album by the American rock band Ween, first released on September 27, 1994, through Elektra Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender Player Stratocaster through a Fender '65 Twin Reverb Reissue, the rig we use for Ween's other songs from Chocolate and Cheese, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the middle pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "The H.I.V Song" Tone
What guitar did Ween use on "The H.I.V Song"?
The guitar on "The H.I.V Song" (released 1994) isn't documented; the Fender Player Stratocaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: middle pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "The H.I.V Song" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 3.5, 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 "The H.I.V Song" 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 H.I.V Song" 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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