🎸 Punk · 2010s+

It Smells Like Fudge Axe in Here by Hot Mulligan (Riff · Distorted) — Guitar Tone

by Hot Mulligan · riff

The It Smells Like Fudge Axe in Here by Hot Mulligan guitar tone is built on a Unknown, dialed in at gain 7/10, bass 6, mid 6, treble 7, presence 6.5 (community-researched baseline). Full breakdown below — then adapt every knob to your exact guitar and amp, free.

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Amp settings (0–10)

GAIN

BASS

MID

TREBLE

6.5

PRESENCE

2.5

REVERB

Community-researched baseline. Your rig is different — GuitarToneAdapt re-dials every knob for your specific guitar, amp and pickups.

How these settings compare

Measured against the 64 punk tones in our researched catalog: Gain 7 sits above the punk average (5.8) — a hotter, more saturated take than most punk tones; mids at 6 are right around average (5.8).

Guitar controls

8-9

VOLUME

7-8

TONE

Original gear

Guitar: Unknown (likely Fender Telecaster or Fender Jazzmaster, based on genre and band history) · Amp: Unknown (likely Fender Hot Rod Deluxe, Vox AC30, or Marshall JCM800 based on genre and era, but not confirmed for this recording)

No direct evidence for exact guitar or amp model for this specific studio recording. All gear is estimated based on Hot Mulligan's typical pop-punk studio setups and genre conventions. Studio recording, 2024.

Gear used on this tone

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Pickups

Bridge pickup (estimated, typical for distorted pop-punk riffing)

Signal chain

Unknown (likely Fender Telecaster or Fender Jazzmaster, based on genre and band history) → Distortion pedal (model unknown) → Unknown (likely Fender Hot Rod Deluxe, Vox AC30, or Marshall JCM800 based on genre and era, but not confirmed for this recording)

Effects

distortion, reverb

Amp effects: Reverb (spring, level 3)

Tone character

tight and percussive, aggressive attack, bright and cutting, articulate chord definition, modern pop-punk saturation, crisp high end, punchy midrange, slightly compressed, dynamic pick attack, energetic, forward in the mix

Recording context

studio

How it’s played

straight, fast tempo, loud dynamics · high-gain distortion. This shapes how hard the amp is pushed and where the EQ sits for the It Smells Like Fudge Axe in Here sound.

Difficulty

3/5 · Riff

The riff requires precise, fast alternate picking and tight palm muting at a high tempo, with syncopated rhythms typical of modern pop-punk, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.

Worth knowing

No direct source confirms exact guitar, amp, or pedal models/settings for this specific recording.
All gear and settings are estimated based on genre, band history, and typical pop-punk studio setups.
No pedalboard or studio photo evidence found for this song.
No explicit mention of effects or amp models in available sources.
Effects and gear inferred from audio and genre conventions.
Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. Hot Mulligan's riff tones are modern, punchy, and articulate, with enough gain for clarity and aggression but not overly saturated. The EQ is balanced for clarity and cut in a dense mix, with moderate mids and slightly boosted treble/presence to keep the tone forward. Reverb is minimal, matching the tight, modern emo/pop-punk production style.

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It Smells Like Fudge Axe in Here guitar tone — FAQ

What amp settings do I need for the It Smells Like Fudge Axe in Here guitar tone?

Set your amp to roughly: gain 7, bass 6, mid 6, treble 7, presence 6.5, reverb 2.5. These are community-researched baselines — GuitarToneAdapt re-dials them for your exact guitar and amp.

What gear was used for the It Smells Like Fudge Axe in Here tone?

Original gear/effects: Guitar: Unknown (likely Fender Telecaster or Fender Jazzmaster, based on genre and band history) · Amp: Unknown (likely Fender Hot Rod Deluxe, Vox AC30, or Marshall JCM800 based on genre and era, but not confirmed for this recording); distortion, reverb.

Can I get the It Smells Like Fudge Axe in Here tone on a different guitar or amp?

Yes. Different guitars and amps need different knob positions to sound the same. GuitarToneAdapt models pickup output and wood brightness, then compensates so you match the record on your own rig.

How do I sound like Hot Mulligan on It Smells Like Fudge Axe in Here — what gear and pedals?

Start with Bridge pickup (estimated, typical for distorted pop-punk riffing), the amp EQ above (gain 7, bass 6, mid 6, treble 7, presence 6.5, reverb 2.5), and distortion, reverb. Then let GuitarToneAdapt compensate for the guitar, amp and pedals you actually own so it sits like the record.

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Sources

Fudge Axe is a perfect Hot Mully song : r/hotmulliganband - Reddit

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