Lucy Dacus Guitar Tone - Settings for Every Signature Song
Browse every Lucy Dacus song we've broken down into amp settings, pickup choice, and pedal chain - then adapt the recipe to whatever rig you actually own.
Translate any Lucy Dacus tone to your gear
The Gear That Turns Up Most
All 3 Lucy Dacus Tones
Lucy Dacus Tone Evolution
- 2018Night ShiftHistorian
- 2021Hot & HeavyHome Video
- 2025AnklesForever Is a Feeling
Common Questions About Lucy Dacus's Tone
What guitar does Lucy Dacus play?
Across the 3 Lucy Dacus songs in our catalog, the Jazzmaster (modern equivalent: Fender American Professional II Jazzmaster) appears most often, with a Fender American Professional II Telecaster also turning up across multiple recordings. Our breakdowns are calibrated to the recorded tone, so the settings translate cleanly to whatever guitar you actually own.
What amp does Lucy Dacus use?
Across the 3 Lucy Dacus songs in our catalog, the Fender '65 Deluxe Reverb Reissue shows up most often, followed by the Fender Vibro Champ. ToneMirror translates those amp settings for whatever amp you have - Marshall, Fender, Boss Katana, Helix, etc.
What pedals does Lucy Dacus use?
The Walrus Audio Iron Horse LM308 Distortion V3 is the pedal that appears on the most Lucy Dacus recordings in our catalog, alongside the ProCo Rat 2. Every per-song breakdown lists the full signal chain.
How many Lucy Dacus songs can I dial in here?
ToneMirror has tone breakdowns for 3 Lucy Dacus songs, including "Ankles", "Hot & Heavy", "Night Shift". 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.