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Birds of a Feather Guitar Tone Settings — Kind of Like Spitting
Kind of Like Spitting · 2000s · rock
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Unknown (no direct source for exact model on this recording; Equipboard source is unrelated)
Pickups
Unknown (no direct source for exact pickup type/model on this recording)
Amp
Unknown (no direct source for exact amp model on this recording)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup (estimated based on typical indie/emo rhythm tones; not confirmed)
No direct sources found for the exact guitar, pickups, or amp used on the studio recording of 'Birds of a Feather' by Kind of Like Spitting. No evidence for live vs studio differences. Recording year is early 2000s (album: 'Nothing Makes Sense Without It', 2000).
Amp Settings
Mids6.5
Bass6
Gain5
Reverb2.5
Treble6.5
Presence5
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Tone Character
- mid-gain crunch
- clear and articulate
- slightly gritty
- dynamic and responsive
- open and uncompressed
- punchy attack
- modest breakup
- not heavily saturated
- present mids
- chord clarity
Notes & Caveats
- No direct sources found for guitar, amp, pedal, or effect choices for this specific recording or riff section.
- No pedalboard, rig rundown, or studio notes available for 'Birds of a Feather' by Kind of Like Spitting.
- Settings and gear are estimated based on genre (indie/emo rock), era (early 2000s), and typical tones for this style.
- No evidence of specific pedals or amp effects; no audible time-based or modulation effects in the riff section.
- Equipboard source is unrelated to Kind of Like Spitting or this song.
- Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. Kind of Like Spitting's 'Birds of a Feather' riff section features a crunchy, mid-forward indie/emo tone typical of early 2000s DIY recordings—likely a tube combo amp with moderate gain, balanced EQ, and minimal reverb for a raw, upfront sound.