Canon Rock amp settings — Headrush MX5
The Funtwo guitar tone for “Canon Rock”, dialed in for a Headrush MX5 with a Ibanez Azes 40. Original 2005 viral video cover (arranged by JerryC)
ESP Custom Alfee SEC-280TC (Seymour Duncan JB SH-4 bridge humbucker) -> Line 6 POD XT (Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier / Soldano high-gain model) with digital delay and plate reverb direct to PC
| Knob | Setting (0–10) |
|---|---|
| Gain | 7 |
| Bass | 5 |
| Mid | 6 |
| Treble | 7 |
| Presence | 6 |
| Reverb | 0 |
| Master | 7 |
01White Boost (Headrush Block)
In front of amp model to tighten pick response and add sustain
02Graphic EQ (Headrush Block)
Post-amp/FX Loop block: slight 800Hz notch and 2.5kHz boost for lead bite
03Digital Delay (Headrush Block)
Post-amp/FX Loop block; set delay time to ~380ms (dotted eighth/quarter sync)
04Plate Reverb (Headrush Block)
Post-amp block for stereo studio room depth
The Ibanez AZES40 bridge humbucker has moderate output compared to the high-output Seymour Duncan JB used on Funtwo's ESP, so the White Boost block provides essential input saturation and transient tightness. The Treadplate Modern amp model on the MX5 captures the mid-2000s Line 6 POD Rectifier tone profile, while keeping the bass dialed back prevents the bottom-end from flubbing out during rapid sweeping and alternate picking runs.
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