Fender Tone Master Pro settings
Why I Like The Robins settings for Fender Tone Master Pro
Hum · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Hum "Why I Like The Robins" riff tone on a Fender Tone Master Pro, use the 65 Twin Reverb amp model on the clean channel, then set Gain 1.5, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 5. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 7 and volume on 8.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Eastwood Hi-Flier · updated 2026-08-25
- Amp model
- 65 Twin Reverb
- Channel
- Clean
- Cab
- Open back 2x12
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7 · Volume 8
Fender Tone Master Pro knobs
- Gain
- 1.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 5
Amp block
- Drive
- 2
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 5.5
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 6
Effects chain
- 1modulationCE-1 ChorusMix 5 · Rate 4 · Depth 5
- 2reverbSpring ReverbMix 5 · Decay 5
- 3compressionDyna CompLevel 6 · Sustain 5
- 4noise gateNoise GateRelease 5 · Threshold 4
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 5
Playing tips
- Focus on a light touch to maintain clarity and articulation.
- Use fingerstyle for a more dynamic and nuanced attack.
- Experiment with subtle palm muting for added depth in the riff.
The original rig
What Hum used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Tone Master Pro actually has.
- Guitar
- Fender Jazzmaster (likely 1960s reissue or original, as used by Matt Talbott on 'You'd Prefer An Astronaut')
- Amp
- Peavey Ultra Plus head with 4x12 cabinet (studio recording amp for 'You'd Prefer An Astronaut' era, as per interviews and era-typical Hum setups)
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 1.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Why I Like The Robins adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Hum's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What amp model should I use on the Fender Tone Master Pro for Why I Like The Robins?
Use the 65 Twin Reverb (clean channel) with Drive 2, Master 7, Bass 5.5, Mid 5.5, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, followed by CE-1 Chorus, Spring Reverb, Dyna Comp, Noise Gate.
Which pickup should I use for Why I Like The Robins?
Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7 and volume at 8.
What gear did Hum use on Why I Like The Robins?
Guitar: Fender Jazzmaster (likely 1960s reissue or original, as used by Matt Talbott on 'You'd Prefer An Astronaut'). Amp: Peavey Ultra Plus head with 4x12 cabinet (studio recording amp for 'You'd Prefer An Astronaut' era, as per interviews and era-typical Hum setups).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Eastwood Hi-Flier. 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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