How to Dial In "Rated U for Ugly" by Zebrahead - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Rated U for Ugly"
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 Broadcast to the World (2006). Broadcast to the World is the sixth studio album released by American punk rock band Zebrahead. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so an ESP LTD EC-256 through a Marshall JCM900 2500 SL-X, the nearest rig we use for Zebrahead's other songs, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Published transcriptions put it in E♭ standard (E♭ A♭ D♭ G♭ B♭ E♭), a half step below standard.
Common Questions About the "Rated U for Ugly" Tone
What guitar did Zebrahead use on "Rated U for Ugly"?
The guitar on "Rated U for Ugly" (released 2006) isn't documented; the ESP LTD EC-256 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. The track is in E♭ Standard (E♭ A♭ D♭ G♭ B♭ E♭), so retune before you dial anything in.
What amp settings does "Rated U for Ugly" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6, Bass 5.5, Mid 5, Treble 7, Presence 6, 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 "Rated U for Ugly" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Rated U for Ugly" 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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