Freaks amp settings — Laney Hc50r
The Surf Curse guitar tone for “Freaks”, dialed in for a Laney Hc50r with a Yamaha Pacifica 112V. Studio version, Buds (2013)
Fender Stratocaster / Jazzmaster into Fender Twin Reverb / Hot Rod Deluxe with Boss DS-1 / ProCo Rat and spring reverb
| Knob | Setting (0–10) |
|---|---|
| Gain | 6 |
| Bass | 4 |
| Mid | 6 |
| Treble | 8 |
| Reverb | 7 |
| Master | 5 |
The Laney Hardcore Max HC50R has a punchier British solid-state mid character compared to the scooped, glassy American clean/drive used on the recording. Scoop the bass slightly to 4, push the treble to 8, and use the bright switch to capture that snappy surf-punk bite. The Laney lacks a presence control so it is set to null, and built-in spring reverb is pushed high to replicate the washed-out room tone.
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