Nice dream amp settings — Fender Rumble 40
The Radio head guitar tone for “Nice dream”, dialed in for a Fender Rumble 40 with a Fender Player Stratocaster. Studio version, The Bends (1995) — the main acoustic/electric layered tone
Multiple acoustic guitars layered (all 5 members strumming acoustics on Manor Studios terrace), Fender Jaguars/Telecasters for electric parts through Fender amps with light compression, Jonny Greenwood's solo uses Digitech Whammy set to octave up
| Knob | Setting (0–10) |
|---|---|
| Gain | 2 |
| Bass | 4 |
| Treble | 6 |
| Master | 4 |
The Fender Rumble 40 is a bass amp with no mid knob, presence, or reverb — using only bass/treble/gain/master that exist on the faceplate. The original is predominantly acoustic guitars with clean electric underneath, so gain stays very low (2) to keep it pristine. Treble at 6 captures the shimmer without harshness, bass at 4 adds warmth without mud. Your Strat's neck+middle position approximates the acoustic-like chime.
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