Junk amp settings — Marshall JCM800 2203
The Jane Air guitar tone for “Junk”, dialed in for a Marshall JCM800 2203 with a Cort X300. Studio version, JUNK single/EP (2004), recorded at Kalipso Studio
Likely high-gain amp (Mesa Rectifier, Peavey 5150, or similar nu-metal staple) with humbucker-equipped guitar in Drop A# tuning — exact gear unverified due to limited documentation
| Knob | Setting (0–10) |
|---|---|
| Gain | 7 |
| Bass | 5 |
| Mid | 4 |
| Treble | 7 |
| Presence | 6 |
| Reverb | 0 |
| Master | 5 |
01Tube Screamer (TS9)
Used as a clean boost to tighten low end for drop tuning — critical for nu-metal clarity
02Boss GE-7
Slight mid-scoop at 400-800Hz for nu-metal character, boost upper mids for cut
Your JCM800 is mid-forward where nu-metal tones are typically scooped (Rectifier/5150 territory). The GE-7 compensates by cutting 400-800Hz. Mids at 4 instead of the JCM's natural 6-7 helps approximate that modern metal scoop. The TS9 with drive at 0 tightens the flubby low end that drop A# tuning creates — this is essential.
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