Go with the Flow amp settings — Marshall MG30CFX
The Northern Lite guitar tone for “Go with the Flow”, dialed in for a Marshall MG30CFX with a Harley Benton SC-Custom II. Northern Lite cover version (2005, Temper album) — electronic/dance production with synth-processed guitar elements based on QOTSA original riff
Northern Lite version uses programmed synths/samples; underlying riff derived from Josh Homme's Ampeg VL-1002 + Kyuss-era Ovation GP preamp into Mesa 4x12, Gibson ES-335 or Homme signature Maton
| Knob | Setting (0–10) |
|---|---|
| Gain | 6 |
| Bass | 7 |
| Mid | 4 |
| Treble | 5 |
| Presence | 3 |
| Reverb | 0 |
| Master | 5 |
01MXR Dyna Comp or similar compressor
RECOMMENDED — not currently owned. Essential for the gated, synth-like sustain and tight attack of this tone. A Boss CS-3 or Donner Compressor works as budget alternative.
The MG30CFX OD1 channel provides the tight, focused crunch this riff needs. Mid scooped to 4 replicates the filtered, almost robotic quality of the Northern Lite production. Treble rolled to 5 and presence at 3 prevents fizz — the electronic version has rolled-off highs. Bass pushed to 7 for the low-end weight characteristic of the riff.
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