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Fender Champion 20 settings

Where Is My Mind? (2007 Remaster) settings for Fender Champion 20

Pixies · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt

To get the Pixies "Where Is My Mind? (2007 Remaster)" riff tone on a Fender Champion 20, select the 60s British preset, then set Gain 4.5, Bass 5, Mid 6.5, Treble 7, Reverb 1. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.

Riff settings

Adapted for a Epiphone SG Standard · updated 2026-05-06

Preset / mode
60s British
Pickup
Bridge pickup
Guitar knobs
Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9

Fender Champion 20 knobs

Gain
4.5
Bass
5
Mid
6.5
Treble
7
Reverb
1

Built-in effects

  • Reverb on (spring) · 2

Playing tips

  • Use articulate picking to enhance the trilly sound of the riff.
  • Keep the guitar volume at a high setting for a bright and in-your-face tone.
  • Utilize the amp's built-in reverb at a low level for subtle depth.

Solo settings

Adapted for a Fender Squier Bullet Stratocaster SSS · updated 2026-04-26

Preset / mode
60s British
Pickup
Neck + Middle
Guitar knobs
Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9

Fender Champion 20 knobs

Gain
4.5
Bass
5
Mid
7
Treble
7
Reverb
1.5

Built-in effects

  • Reverb on (spring) · 2

Playing tips

  • Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a low level for subtle ambiance.
  • Focus on a strong picking attack to achieve the articulate and dynamic sound.
  • Experiment with palm muting to enhance the punchiness of the notes.

The original rig

What Pixies used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Champion 20 actually has.

Guitar
Gibson Les Paul Custom '57 Reissue (black, with Bigsby vibrato)
Amp
Marshall JCM800 2205 (50-watt, two-channel)
Gain
4.5
Bass
6
Mid
6.5
Treble
7
Presence
5.5
Reverb
2.5
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Frequently asked questions

What preset should I use on the Fender Champion 20 for Where Is My Mind? (2007 Remaster)?

Start from the 60s British preset, then set Gain 4.5, Bass 5, Mid 6.5, Treble 7, Reverb 1.

Which pickup should I use for Where Is My Mind? (2007 Remaster)?

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

What gear did Pixies use on Where Is My Mind? (2007 Remaster)?

Guitar: Gibson Les Paul Custom '57 Reissue (black, with Bigsby vibrato). Amp: Marshall JCM800 2205 (50-watt, two-channel).

Will these settings work with my guitar?

These settings were adapted for a Epiphone SG Standard. 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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