Let it happen amp settings — Acoustic Acoustic lead series g20
The Tame impala guitar tone for “Let it happen”, dialed in for a Acoustic Acoustic lead series g20 with a Gibson ES-335. Studio version, Currents (2015) — main riff
Rickenbacker 335 / Stratocaster → Boss BD-2 → Dunlop Fuzz Face → Seymour Duncan KTG-1 preamp (DI into interface)
| Knob | Setting (0–10) |
|---|---|
| Gain | 6 |
| Bass | 4 |
| Mid | 7 |
| Treble | 8 |
| Reverb | 0 |
| Master | 5 |
02Analog Delay (e.g. MXR Carbon Copy)
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The original relies on a direct-injected preamp with a BD-2, which produces a bright, cutting sizzle that humbuckers naturally smooth out. On the Acoustic G20 Lead channel, keep gain around 6 to recreate that fizzy DI breakup without muddying up, and push treble to 8 while cutting bass to 4 to counteract the warm, woody resonance of your ES-335. If you acquire a BD-2 later, switch the amp to the Rhythm (clean) channel with gain low and let the pedal deliver the grit.
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