Crate GLX1200H settings
Back to the Old House settings for Crate GLX1200H
The Smiths · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the The Smiths "Back to the Old House" riff tone on a Crate GLX1200H, set Gain 1.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 4, Reverb 0. Use the neck + middle pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Fender Stratocaster · updated 2026-05-22
- Pickup
- Neck + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Crate GLX1200H knobs
- Gain
- 1.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 4
- Reverb
- 0
- Shape
- 7
- Dsp mode
- 1
- Dsp level
- 0
Playing tips
- Use fingerstyle picking to achieve a warm, resonant sound.
- Focus on clear note separation while playing the riff.
- Maintain a consistent dynamic level for an intimate feel.
The original rig
What The Smiths used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Crate GLX1200H actually has.
- Guitar
- Martin D-45 (1970s)
- Amp
- None (recorded acoustically, no amp used on studio version)
- Gain
- 0
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 5
- Reverb
- 1.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Back to the Old House adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts The Smiths's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Crate GLX1200H settings for Back to the Old House?
Set Gain 1.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 4, Reverb 0.
Which pickup should I use for Back to the Old House?
Neck + Middle, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.
What gear did The Smiths use on Back to the Old House?
Guitar: Martin D-45 (1970s). Amp: None (recorded acoustically, no amp used on studio version).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Fender Stratocaster. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
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Settings are generated by ToneAdapt's tone adaptation for the gear named on this page and are a starting point — every amp, guitar and room is a little different.