Artist · 22 tones
Eels Guitar Tone - Settings for Every Signature Song
Browse every Eels song we've broken down into amp settings, pickup choice, and pedal chain - then adapt the recipe to whatever rig you actually own.
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Record by record
Eels Albums We've Broken Down
Every tone
All 22 Eels Tones
- Novocaine for the SoulEels · 1996
- Fresh BloodEels · 2009
- Mr. E's Beautiful BluesEels · 2000
- That Look You Give That GuyEels · 2009
- Last Stop: This TownEels · 1998
- Beginner's LuckEels · 2009
- Bus Stop BoxerEels · 2001
- Dog Faced BoyEels · 2001
- Good Night on EarthEels · 2022
- ManchildEels · 1996
- MentalEels · 1996
- Ordinary ManEels · 2009
- SpunkyEels · 1996
- Steam EngineEels · 2022
- Susan's HouseEels · 1996
- Guest ListEels · 1996
- My Beloved MonsterEels · 1996
- Not Ready YetEels · 1996
- Rags to RagsEels · 1996
- Railroad ManEels · 2005
- Souljacker Part IEels · 2001
- Your Lucky Day in HellEels · 1996
Across the years
Eels Tone Evolution
- 1996Guest ListBeautiful Freak
- 1996ManchildBeautiful Freak
- 1996MentalBeautiful Freak
- 1996My Beloved MonsterBeautiful Freak
- 1996Not Ready YetBeautiful Freak
- 1996Novocaine for the SoulBeautiful Freak
- 1996Rags to RagsBeautiful Freak
- 1996SpunkyBeautiful Freak
- 1996Susan's HouseBeautiful Freak
- 1996Your Lucky Day in HellBeautiful Freak
- 1998Last Stop: This TownElectro-Shock Blues
- 2000Mr. E's Beautiful BluesDaisies of the Galaxy
- 2001Bus Stop BoxerSouljacker
- 2001Dog Faced BoySouljacker
- 2001Souljacker Part ISouljacker
- 2005Railroad ManBlinking Lights and Other Revelations
- 2009Beginner's LuckHombre Lobo
- 2009Fresh BloodHombre Lobo
- 2009Ordinary ManHombre Lobo
- 2009That Look You Give That GuyHombre Lobo
- 2022Good Night on EarthExtreme Witchcraft
- 2022Steam EngineExtreme Witchcraft
FAQ
Common Questions About Eels's Tone
What guitar does Eels play?
The specific guitar Eels used on these recordings varies song to song - the settings we list are tuned to the tracked tone, not a single instrument.
What amp does Eels use?
Eels's amp rig varies across their catalog. Each tone breakdown lists the specific amp used for that song.
How many Eels songs can I dial in here?
ToneMirror has tone breakdowns for 22 Eels songs, including "Beginner's Luck", "Bus Stop Boxer", "Dog Faced Boy". Each one comes with the original amp settings, pickup position, tuning, and pedal chain - plus a per-rig adaptation so you can play it on your own gear.