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Ethel Cain Guitar Tone - Settings for Every Signature Song

Browse every Ethel Cain 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

Ethel Cain Albums We've Broken Down

Every tone

All 11 Ethel Cain Tones

Across the years

Ethel Cain Tone Evolution

  1. 2022
    A House in Nebraska
    Preacher's Daughter
  2. 2022
    American Teenager
    Preacher's Daughter
  3. 2022
    Family Tree
    Preacher's Daughter
  4. 2022
    Gibson Girl
    Preacher's Daughter
  5. 2022
    Hard Times
    Preacher's Daughter
  6. 2022
    Strangers
    Preacher's Daughter
  7. 2022
    Sun Bleached Flies
    Preacher's Daughter
  8. 2022
    Thoroughfare
    Preacher's Daughter
  9. 2025
    Dust Bowl
    Willoughby Tucker, I'll Always Love You
  10. 2025
    Janie
    Willoughby Tucker, I'll Always Love You
  11. 2025
    Nettles
    Willoughby Tucker, I'll Always Love You
FAQ

Common Questions About Ethel Cain's Tone

  1. What guitar does Ethel Cain play?

    The specific guitar Ethel Cain used on these recordings varies song to song - the settings we list are tuned to the tracked tone, not a single instrument.

  2. What amp does Ethel Cain use?

    Ethel Cain's amp rig varies across their catalog. Each tone breakdown lists the specific amp used for that song.

  3. How many Ethel Cain songs can I dial in here?

    ToneMirror has tone breakdowns for 11 Ethel Cain songs, including "A House in Nebraska", "American Teenager", "Dust Bowl". 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.

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