Progressive2017Homey (likely; song identification in sources points to 2017-era release rather than 2015 Grow)

Sleepy Tea Amp Settings

by CHON

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Original Recording Settings

EstimatedResearched tone data for "Sleepy Tea" by CHON

Original Gear

Guitar: Ibanez Talman (Erick Hansel is visually associated with an Ibanez Talman in playthrough context)
Pickups: Talman-style single coils (inferred; not fully documented in the consulted sources) (neck+middle)
Amplifier: Clean studio chain (likely DI/amp sim or clean amp mic) (estimated)
Channel: Clean channel (estimated)
Tuning: standard (estimated)
Pickup Selector: neck+middle
Strings: Unknown

GearGods references the track and associated playthrough context for ‘Sleepy Tea’ (not a studio log). No definitive studio recording chain for the master was located in the consulted sources.

Amp Settings

Gain

2.0

Bass

4.0

Mid

5.0

Treble

6.0

Presence

5.0

Volume

6.0

No studio amp/settings documentation located. Estimated for CHON’s glassy, hyper-clean math-rock/fusion tone: low gain, bright top, tight low end for extended chords.

Effects Chain

→

Compressor (pedal or DAW)

compressor

→

Digital delay (tempo-synced)

delay

→

Plate/hall reverb

reverb

→

1.Compressor (pedal or DAW) — Estimated for even tapping/legato; not documented.

2.Digital delay (tempo-synced) — Estimated for CHON clean ambience; not documented.

3.Plate/hall reverb — Estimated; not documented.

Playing Technique

Clean legato with occasional tapping and hybrid picking; the key is consistent dynamics and extremely clean fretting-hand releases to avoid audible string noise. Keep chord shapes compact and voice-leading smooth; small timing deviations become obvious in this style. Use precise muting so reverbs/delays don’t amplify sympathetic ringing.

Sources+

Equipboard: Erick Hansel — notes an Ibanez Talman visible in ‘Sleepy Tea’ playthrough context (secondary evidence; not studio-session proof).
GearGods (2017-05-05): “CHON – Mario and Erick Kick Back Through ‘Sleepy Tea’ Guitar Playthrough” — contextual release/playthrough reference.