Let it happen amp settings — Marshall Origin 20C
The Tema impala guitar tone for “Let it happen”, dialed in for a Marshall Origin 20C with a Fender American Professional II Stratocaster. Studio album version, Currents (2015) — signature rhythmic groove/riff
Fender Stratocaster / Jazzmaster / Pawn Shop Mustang into Roland JC-120 (clean) with MXR Phase 90, Boss DS-1/BD-2, EHX Holy Grail, and tape delay
| Knob | Setting (0–10) |
|---|---|
| Gain | 2 |
| Bass | 6 |
| Mid | 5 |
| Treble | 5 |
| Presence | 4 |
| Master | 7 |
The original relies on an ultra-clean, high-headroom Roland JC-120 solid-state amp, whereas the Marshall Origin 20C naturally wants to break up. Keep the Origin's Gain low around 2, Tilt at 4 (balanced between Normal and High Treble), and rely on the Master Volume for clean headroom. Position 4 on the Strat gives the hollow, phasey clean quack Kevin Parker uses to cut through synth layers. Clean break/synth bridge: roll the guitar volume down to 6 for a feather-light chime.
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