Los Angeles Guitar Tone - Amp Settings for Every Track
Translate any Los Angeles track to your gear
Median knob positions across the 5 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
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Volume
- 7
The Gear Behind Los Angeles
Every Los Angeles Tone You Can Dial In
- Los AngelesMarshall JCM800 2203
- Johnny Hit and Run PauleneTraynor YBA-1 Bass Master
- NauseaTraynor YBA-1 Bass Master
- The Unheard Music
- Your Phone's Off the Hook, But You're NotTraynor YBA-1 Bass Master
5 of this record's tracks are broken down so far. Most popular first.
Common Questions About the Los Angeles Tone
What amp was Los Angeles recorded with?
The Los Angeles tracks we've broken down were tracked across 2 amps, led by the Traynor YBA-1 Bass Master and the Marshall JCM800 2203. Each track's page lists the specific one, and the match engine re-voices it for your amp.
What guitar was used on Los Angeles?
The Gretsch 6129 Silver Jet appears on the most Los Angeles tracks in our catalog, with the Duo Jet (modern equivalent: Gretsch G6128T-53 Vintage Select '53 Duo Jet) also turning up. 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 Los Angeles sound?
Across the 5 guitar tracks from Los Angeles we've catalogued, the median is gain 4 (range 4–5), with bass 5, mid 6.5, treble 7 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 Los Angeles songs can I dial in here?
ToneMirror has 5 tracks from Los Angeles broken down, including "Los Angeles" and "Johnny Hit and Run Paulene". Each carries the original amp settings, pickup position, tuning, and pedal chain, plus a per-rig adaptation for your own gear.