Mellow Gold album cover - Beck
Album · 2 tones

Mellow Gold Guitar Tone - Amp Settings for Every Track

Beck·1994·Guitar tone settings
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The Mellow Gold amp settings window

Median knob positions across the 2 guitar tracks we've broken down from this record, on the amps they were tracked with. A starting point for the album's sound; pick a track below for its exact recipe.

Gain
5.5
5.5–5.5
Bass
5
5–5
Mid
6
6–6
Treble
6.5
6.5–6.5
Presence
6
6–6
Volume
6.5
6.5–6.5
The rig behind the record

What Beck Used on Mellow Gold

Tracklist

Every Mellow Gold Tone You Can Dial In

  1. Loser
  2. Beercan

2 of this record's tracks are broken down so far. Most popular first.

FAQ

Common Questions About the Mellow Gold Tone

  1. What guitar was used on Mellow Gold?

    The Martin D-28 appears on the most Mellow Gold tracks in our catalog. You don't need one - the settings are calibrated to the recorded tone, so they translate to the guitar you already have.

  2. What amp settings do I need for the Mellow Gold sound?

    Across the 2 guitar tracks from Mellow Gold we've catalogued, the median is gain 5.5 (range 5.5–5.5), with bass 5, mid 6, treble 6.5 on a 0–10 scale. That's the record's window rather than any one song's recipe - pick a track above for the exact knob positions it was recorded with.

  3. How many Mellow Gold songs can I dial in here?

    ToneMirror has 2 tracks from Mellow Gold broken down, including "Loser" and "Beercan". Each carries the original amp settings, pickup position, tuning, and pedal chain, plus a per-rig adaptation for your own gear.

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