California 37 Guitar Tone - Amp Settings for Every Track
Translate any California 37 track to your gear
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
- 4.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 6
- Volume
- 6.5
The Gear Behind California 37
Every California 37 Tone You Can Dial In
2 of this record's tracks are broken down so far. Most popular first.
Common Questions About the California 37 Tone
What amp was California 37 recorded with?
Every one of the California 37 tracks in our catalog was tracked on a Vox AC30HW2X Hand-Wired. ToneMirror rewrites those settings for whatever amp you own - a different EQ curve and gain structure landing on the same recorded sound.
What guitar was used on California 37?
The Stratocaster (modern equivalent: Fender American Professional II Stratocaster) appears on the most California 37 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.
What amp settings do I need for the California 37 sound?
Across the 2 guitar tracks from California 37 we've catalogued, the median is gain 4.5 (range 4.5–4.5), 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.
How many California 37 songs can I dial in here?
ToneMirror has 2 tracks from California 37 broken down, including "Drive By" and "50 Ways to Say Goodbye". Each carries the original amp settings, pickup position, tuning, and pedal chain, plus a per-rig adaptation for your own gear.