Termonuclear amp settings — Marshall JCM900
The Perfecto Miserable guitar tone for “Termonuclear”, dialed in for a Marshall JCM900 with a Squier Bullet Stratocaster. Studio version, Termonuclear single (2025, Montebello Records)
Unverified — sonic analysis suggests Fender-style cleans or low-gain amp (Deluxe Reverb / AC30 type), single-coil guitar, light overdrive (possibly Klon-style or clean boost), studio reverb/delay
| Knob | Setting (0–10) |
|---|---|
| Gain | 2 |
| Bass | 4 |
| Mid | 6 |
| Treble | 6 |
| Presence | 5 |
| Master | 5 |
01ProCo RAT2
Use as a light boost/edge-of-breakup drive, not full distortion. Filter rolled high (clockwise) to retain brightness. Bypass for cleaner verses, engage for chorus lift.
The JCM900 is naturally mid-forward and grittier than the likely Fender/Vox-style amp on the original. Using the clean channel with gain at 2 keeps it glassy. Mid at 6 retains note definition without the Marshall bark overwhelming the jangle. The RAT2 at very low distortion with filter wide open acts as a subtle clean boost rather than a fuzz — this approximates the shimmery drive character.
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