Where Is My Mind? (2007 Remaster) Guitar Tone Settings — Pixies
Pixies · 1980s · rock
studio
Original Recording
A reconstruction of the riff tone. Gear attributions and estimated settings are explained in the research notes below.
Studio recording, December 1987 at Q Division Studios, Boston. Joey Santiago played the clean riff section. No evidence of pedal use for clean tone; amp reverb may be present. Pickup covers removed for slightly brighter tone. Settings inferred for studio, not live.
Amp Settings
Suggested starting points on a 0–10 scale, not documented studio knob positions. Match to your gear for controls specific to your setup.
Effects Chain
Guitar → Marshall JCM800 (clean channel, spring reverb on)
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Tone Character
- clean and chimey
- bright but not harsh
- clear note separation
- slightly resonant
- minimal breakup
- transparent
- subtle amp reverb
- attack-sensitive dynamics
- no audible modulation
- studio room ambience