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Never Meant Riff Guitar Tone Settings — American Football

American Football

Original Recording

Guitar
Fender Telecaster
Pickups
Single-coil
Amp
Fender Twin Reverb
Pickup Position
Neck pickup

Mike Kinsella of American Football is known for using a Fender Telecaster through a Fender Twin Reverb amp to achieve the clean, articulate tones characteristic of 'Never Meant'.

Amp Settings

Mids
5
Bass
5
Gain
0
Reverb
4
Treble
7
Presence
6

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Notes & Caveats

  • ⚠️Gain adjusted to 0 for clean tone
  • ⚠️Specific amp settings are approximations based on typical use and may vary.
  • ⚠️Specific amp settings are approximations based on community discussions and may vary depending on individual equipment and playing style.

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