How to Dial In "Double Dare" by Yo La Tengo - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Double Dare"
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 Painful (1993). Painful is the sixth studio album by American indie rock band Yo La Tengo, released in 1993 by record label Matador, their first for the label. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Vintage '62 Stratocaster through a Fender '68 Custom Vibrolux Reverb, the rig we use for Yo La Tengo's other songs from Painful, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Double Dare" Tone
What guitar did Yo La Tengo use on "Double Dare"?
The guitar on "Double Dare" (released 1993) isn't documented; the Fender American Vintage '62 Stratocaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Double Dare" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 3, Bass 5, Mid 5.5, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, Volume 5.5. 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 "Double Dare" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Double Dare" 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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