Freaking Out the Neighborhood settings for Fender Champion 20

Fender Champion 20 knobs

Gain

3

Bass

5

Mid

6

Treble

7

Reverb

0.5

Built-in effects

• Reverb off

Playing tips

• Use your amp's built-in chorus to replicate the lush modulation swirl characteristic of the original tone.
• Set the reverb to a moderate level to maintain a spacious feel without overwhelming the clean tone.
• Play with a tight, percussive attack to capture the rhythmic essence of the riff.

Fender Champion 20 knobs

Gain

1.5

Bass

5

Mid

5

Treble

7

Reverb

2

Built-in effects

• Reverb on (spring) · 4

Playing tips

• Use your amp's built-in chorus set to a moderate level to replicate the swirling modulation effect.
• Keep the attack light to maintain the clean, slightly compressed feel of the original solo.
• Experiment with fingerstyle to enhance the jangly clarity of the notes.

What preset should I use on the Fender Champion 20 for Freaking Out the Neighborhood?

Start from the '65 Twin-Amp preset, then set Gain 3, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5.

Which pickup should I use for Freaking Out the Neighborhood?

Bridge + Middle, with the guitar's tone at 6-7 and volume at 8-9.

What gear did Mac DeMarco use on Freaking Out the Neighborhood?

Guitar: Fender Japanese Stratocaster (likely 1970s/80s reissue, as used by Mac DeMarco on '2'). Amp: Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus.

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.