Tone Settings for Inside Out by Eve 6 (guitar and amp)

1. Volume

• Set guitar volume knob to maximum (10) for full signal output.
• Use amp volume to balance stage or practice level, but keep it loud enough to maintain saturation from overdrive.

2. Tone

• Keep tone knob around 7–9 for a balanced sound with enough brightness to cut through but still retain warmth.
• If your amp has a 3-band EQ, start with settings at:
  • Bass: 5–6
  • Mid: 6–7
  • Treble: 5–6
• Use a moderately overdriven tone—overdrive or distortion pedal can help shape the crunch heard in the song.

3. Pickup Selector

• Use the bridge pickup for the aggressive, cutting rhythm tone heard throughout most of the song.
• Switch to middle or neck+bridge positions only if needing to soften or round out the tone for specific sections (if attempting a more nuanced cover).

4. Humbucker or Single Coil Preferred?

• Humbuckers are strongly preferred for this tone.
• The sound of “Inside Out” is driven, thick, and crunchy—perfectly suited for the humbucker’s higher output and noise-canceling properties.

5. Ideal Guitar Type (Les Paul-style Electric)

• A Les Paul-style guitar is ideal—mahogany body with a set neck for sustain and warmth.
• Dual humbuckers provide the thick rhythm tone required.
• Examples: Gibson Les Paul Standard, Epiphone Les Paul Custom, or similar instruments with quality active or passive humbuckers.
• Consider guitars with a fixed bridge for stability and sustain, mirroring the solid rhythm-playing style of the song.

• Fender Stratocaster: Ideal for clean, funky tones and expressive wah parts.
• Vox Wah Pedal: Classic wah effect crucial for the song’s groove.
• Boss DS-1 Distortion: Useful for adding gritty crunch to leads and choruses.
• MXR Phase 90: Adds subtle swirl for funk-inspired rhythm parts.
• Ibanez Tube Screamer: Helps push the amp for mid-gain saturation.
• Fender Hot Rod Deluxe: Responsive tube amp with great cleans and breakup.
• Boss TU-3 Tuner: Essential for maintaining tight pitch accuracy.
• Ernie Ball Regular Slinky Strings: Balanced feel and tone for funk-rock playing.
• Dunlop Tortex Picks (0.73mm): Slightly flexible for rhythmic funk strumming.

• Use a bright, punchy tone on guitars to match the upbeat energy.
• Apply moderate compression on vocals for consistent presence.
• Set drums with tight attack and crisp high-end, especially the snare.
• Dial in a clean, slightly overdriven bass tone to cut through the mix.
• Use chorus or phaser effects sparingly to enhance texture without clutter.
• Keep the mix dry or with minimal reverb to preserve rhythmic tightness.
• Layer doubled vocal lines with subtle panning for fullness.
• Maintain a consistent tempo and click track to lock in the groove.
• Mute unused tracks and clean noise to ensure a polished production.
• Reference the original often to match dynamics and tonal balance.