bulong amp settings — cort CM15R
The December avenue guitar tone for “bulong”, dialed in for a cort CM15R with a Epiphone SG Standard. Studio version, Bulong single (2018) - Tower of Doom Records
Not definitively documented; based on the warm, slightly overdriven alternative rock tone typical of Filipino OPM bands of this era, likely a mid-gain amp (Marshall DSL, Vox AC30, or similar) with humbucker guitars. The tone sits in clean-to-edge-of-breakup territory with chorus/delay for atmosphere.
| Knob | Setting (0–10) |
|---|---|
| Gain | 3 |
| Bass | 5 |
| Treble | 6 |
| Reverb | 4 |
| Master | 5 |
01Chorus (RECOMMENDED - any basic analog or digital chorus)
RECOMMENDED — not currently owned. A Boss CH-1 or TC Electronic Corona clone would nail the shimmering texture on the verses. Run into amp input.
02Delay (RECOMMENDED - digital delay with moderate repeats)
RECOMMENDED — not currently owned. A Boss DD-3 or similar at ~350ms quarter-note delay adds the atmospheric depth. Run into amp input (no FX loop on this amp).
The Cort CM15R is a basic 15W solid-state practice amp with only bass and treble controls (no mid or presence knobs). Gain at 3 keeps the tone clean with just a hint of warmth—this ballad needs clarity, not crunch. Treble at 6 compensates for the SG's naturally warm humbuckers while avoiding harshness through the small speaker. Rolling your guitar volume to 8 and tone to 7 softens the attack for that emotional, singing quality.
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