Rod Aaji amp settings — Laney Cub 12R
The Zubeen Garg guitar tone for “Rod Aaji”, dialed in for a Laney Cub 12R with a Ibanez Azes40. Studio version, Golden Collection Vol. 1 / Hits of 2007
Stratocaster/HSS electric guitar into studio clean tube preamp/console, subtle studio chorus and plate reverb
| Knob | Setting (0–10) |
|---|---|
| Gain | 3 |
| Bass | 5 |
| Mid | 5 |
| Treble | 7 |
| Reverb | 5 |
| Master | 6 |
01Analog Chorus
RECOMMENDED — not currently owned (adds authentic 2000s Assamese pop shimmer)
The Laney Cub 12R uses EL84 power tubes with a natural British warmth and a Tone control instead of a presence knob. Keeping gain low at 3 preserves pristine clean headroom on this single-channel tube combo, while pushing treble to 7 injects the glassy pop brightness heard in the studio mix. The onboard digital reverb is dialed to 5 to simulate the spacious studio decay.
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