🎸 Rock · 2000s

The Quiet Things That No One Ever Knows by Brand New (Riff · Distorted) — Guitar Tone

by Brand New · riff

The Quiet Things That No One Ever Knows by Brand New guitar tone is built on a Marshall JMP MKII Super Lead into Matchless ES412 cabinet, dialed in at gain 6.5/10, bass 6, mid 5.5, treble 7, presence 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)

6.5

GAIN

BASS

5.5

MID

TREBLE

PRESENCE

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 540 rock tones in our researched catalog: Gain 6.5 sits above the rock average (4.8) — a hotter, more saturated take than most rock tones; mids at 5.5 are right around average (6.2).

Guitar controls

8-9

VOLUME

7-8

TONE

Original gear

Guitar: Epiphone ES-339 Pro · Amp: Marshall JMP MKII Super Lead into Matchless ES412 cabinet

Studio recording, 2003 (Deja Entendu album). Gear confirmed for era by Equipboard; no direct studio session documentation for this exact song, but ES-339 Pro and Marshall JMP MKII are the only models tied to this period. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the riff section.

Gear used on this tone

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Pickups

Bridge pickup

Signal chain

Epiphone ES-339 Pro → Klon Centaur Professional Overdrive → Marshall JMP MKII Super Lead into Matchless ES412 cabinet

Effects

overdrive, reverb

Amp effects: Reverb (spring, level 2)

Tone character

tight and punchy, crunchy mid-gain distortion, articulate attack, slightly compressed, full-bodied chords, clear note separation, dynamic pick response, percussive palm muting, not overly saturated, modern alternative rock edge

Recording context

studio

How it’s played

straight, medium tempo, loud dynamics · crunch distortion. This shapes how hard the amp is pushed and where the EQ sits for the The Quiet Things That No One Ever Knows sound.

Difficulty

3/5 · Riff

The riff requires solid palm muting, precise rhythm, and dynamic pick attack for the punchy, articulate sound, but does not involve advanced lead techniques or complex chord shapes.

Worth knowing

No direct studio documentation for exact pedal or amp settings for this song; settings estimated based on typical Marshall JMP MKII usage in early 2000s alternative rock and forum advice.
Guitar and amp models are confirmed for the era but not explicitly for this specific song's recording session.
No explicit pedalboard photo or studio notes for 'The Quiet Things That No One Ever Knows' riff section; pedal/effect info is inferred from audio and typical genre practices.
Presence and reverb settings are estimated based on forum advice and typical Marshall usage for this sound.
Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. Brand New's 'The Quiet Things...' riff uses a saturated but articulate high-gain tone typical of early 2000s alt/emo rock, likely from a Mesa/Marshall-style amp with moderate mids, tight bass, and enough treble/presence for clarity. Reverb is minimal, as the production is punchy and direct.

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The Quiet Things That No One Ever Knows guitar tone — FAQ

What amp settings do I need for the The Quiet Things That No One Ever Knows guitar tone?

Set your amp to roughly: gain 6.5, bass 6, mid 5.5, treble 7, presence 5, reverb 2. These are community-researched baselines — GuitarToneAdapt re-dials them for your exact guitar and amp.

What gear was used for the The Quiet Things That No One Ever Knows tone?

Original gear/effects: Guitar: Epiphone ES-339 Pro · Amp: Marshall JMP MKII Super Lead into Matchless ES412 cabinet; overdrive, reverb.

Can I get the The Quiet Things That No One Ever Knows 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 Brand New on The Quiet Things That No One Ever Knows — what gear and pedals?

Start with Bridge pickup, the amp EQ above (gain 6.5, bass 6, mid 5.5, treble 7, presence 5, reverb 2), and overdrive, reverb. Then let GuitarToneAdapt compensate for the guitar, amp and pedals you actually own so it sits like the record.

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Settings are community-researched estimates, not official. GuitarToneAdapt adapts them to your gear. guitartoneadapt.com