Fender Hot Rod Deluxe settings
Freakin' Out On The Interstate (Live) settings for Fender Hot Rod Deluxe
Briston Maroney · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Briston Maroney "Freakin' Out On The Interstate (Live)" solo tone on a Fender Hot Rod Deluxe, set Gain 5, Bass 6, Mid 6.5, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, Reverb 4. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Squier Telecaster · updated 2026-10-07
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Fender Hot Rod Deluxe knobs
- Gain
- 5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 4
- Bright Switch
- 1
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 4.5
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb to add depth to your solo lines.
- Engage the Bright Switch to enhance the high frequencies for a clearer tone.
- Focus on dynamic pick attack to maintain articulation and clarity.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Squier Telecaster · updated 2026-10-07
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup (single-coil)
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Fender Hot Rod Deluxe knobs
- Gain
- 4.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 1
- Bright Switch
- 1
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 6
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to moderate levels for a spacious feel.
- Play with a light touch to maintain clarity and articulation in your chord voicings.
- Experiment with picking dynamics to achieve the touch-sensitive response characteristic of the original tone.
The original rig
What Briston Maroney used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Hot Rod Deluxe actually has.
- Guitar
- Fender Telecaster (exact model unknown, but Telecaster is most commonly associated with Briston Maroney live)
- Amp
- Fender Hot Rod Deluxe (most commonly used by Briston Maroney live for this song, but not confirmed for this specific performance)
- Gain
- 4.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 4.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Freakin' Out On The Interstate (Live) adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Briston Maroney's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Fender Hot Rod Deluxe settings for Freakin' Out On The Interstate (Live)?
Set Gain 5, Bass 6, Mid 6.5, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, Reverb 4.
Which pickup should I use for Freakin' Out On The Interstate (Live)?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Briston Maroney use on Freakin' Out On The Interstate (Live)?
Guitar: Fender Telecaster (exact model unknown, but Telecaster is most commonly associated with Briston Maroney live). Amp: Fender Hot Rod Deluxe (most commonly used by Briston Maroney live for this song, but not confirmed for this specific performance).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Squier Telecaster. 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.