Tone Settings for Come Down by Bush (guitar and amp)

1. Volume

• Set the guitar volume to full (10) for maximum signal strength and saturation.
• Adjust amp volume to match the gain level—Bush uses a thick, driven sound.
• If using pedals, ensure unity gain between clean and overdrive/crunch settings.

2. Tone

• Guitar tone knob around 7–8 for warmth while preserving clarity.
• Amplifier EQ settings:
  • Bass: 6–7 (for punch and thickness)
  • Mids: 5–6 (supports the prominent rhythm tone)
  • Treble: 4–5 (avoid harshness, soft but present highs)
• Consider boosting mids slightly if the guitar tone feels too scooped or undefined.

3. Pickup Selector

• Bridge pickup for crunchy rhythm sections and power chords.
• Neck or middle position optional for clean, atmospheric parts if desired.
• Use the bridge pickup with gain for the signature wall-of-sound distortion.

4. Humbucker or Single Coil Preferred?

• Humbuckers are preferred to reproduce the thick, mid-heavy grunge tone.
• They handle high-gain settings better, with less noise and more punch.
• Passive humbuckers provide warmth and natural breakup, ideal for Bush’s tone.

5. Ideal guitar type which is a Electric (Les Paul-style)

• Les Paul-style guitar with mahogany body and maple top for resonance and sustain.
• Dual humbucker setup to match the tonal range used in “Come Down.”
• Short-scale neck (Gibson-style) for heavier feel and slightly warmer tone.
• Consider models like Gibson Les Paul Studio or Epiphone Les Paul Standard.

• Gibson Les Paul Standard: Thick humbucker tone ideal for the gritty main riff.
• Fender Telecaster: Bright and punchy, useful for layering clean parts.
• Marshall JCM800: Classic British distortion that matches the song’s aggressive tone.
• Boss DS-1 Distortion: Affordable dirt pedal for boosting solos and rhythm grit.
• Ibanez Tube Screamer: Adds midrange punch; great for tightening high-gain tones.
• Cry Baby Wah Pedal: Used tastefully for expressive phrasing in lead sections.
• Electro-Harmonix Small Clone: Subtle chorus effect for texture, especially in clean verses.
• MXR Phase 90: Adds movement to rhythm parts without overwhelming the mix.
• Ernie Ball Regular Slinky Strings: Balanced gauge for rhythm and lead flexibility.
• Dunlop Tortex Picks (0.88mm): Good control and attack for both riffing and solos.

• Use a tight, punchy clean tone with slight overdrive for rhythm sections
• Dial in mids prominently to match the driving guitar presence
• Use neck pickup for smoother textures and bridge pickup for sharper leads
• Add subtle compression for rhythmic consistency
• Keep reverb minimal to maintain dry, focused tone
• Use palm muting and syncopated strumming for percussive attack
• Adjust gain to maintain clarity without excessive fuzz
• EQ aggressively to cut low-end boom and enhance upper mids
• Match tempo and groove precisely for tight interplay with drums
• Incorporate light wah effects or filter sweeps sparingly for dynamics