Jane! amp settings — Peavey Backstage II

The The Long Faces guitar tone for “Jane!”, dialed in for a Peavey Backstage II with a SubZero G4M 734 SH. Studio version, single release (2018)

Original rig

Unknown single-coil guitar (likely Fender-style), high-wattage clean platform amp, modulated filter pedal (e.g., EHX Blurst), chorus, delay, spring reverb

Bright and articulate, modulated filter sweep, percussive attack, clear single-coil presence, slight chorus shimmer, tight low end, medium sustain, not heavily saturated

Amp settings — Peavey Backstage II

Knob	Setting (0–10)
Gain	5
Bass	5
Mid	7
Treble	6
Master	6

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Why these settings

The Peavey Backstage II is a small solid-state practice amp with no presence or reverb controls. The original tone uses a clean platform with edge-of-breakup gain and modulation effects you don't own. I pushed mid to 7 to compensate for the Backstage's naturally scooped voicing and kept gain moderate at 5 for articulate crunch without mud. Your SubZero's humbuckers are hotter than the original's single coils, so I pulled treble back to 6 to avoid harshness.

PRO TIPThe iconic filter sweep and chorus shimmer are impossible without pedals—a budget auto-wah or envelope filter plus a basic chorus pedal would get you 70% there. Without them, focus on crisp picking dynamics and let notes ring with slight palm-mute accents to capture the percussive attack.

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