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The Maccabees Guitar Tone - Settings for Every Signature Song
Browse every The Maccabees 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
The Maccabees Albums We've Broken Down
Every tone
All 6 The Maccabees Tones
Across the years
The Maccabees Tone Evolution
- 2009Love You BetterWall of Arms
- 2009No Kind WordsWall of Arms
- 2012ChildGiven to the Wild
- 2012PelicanGiven to the Wild
- 2015KamakuraMarks to Prove It
- 2015Spit It OutMarks to Prove It
FAQ
Common Questions About The Maccabees's Tone
What guitar does The Maccabees play?
The specific guitar The Maccabees 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 The Maccabees use?
The Maccabees's amp rig varies across their catalog. Each tone breakdown lists the specific amp used for that song.
How many The Maccabees songs can I dial in here?
ToneMirror has tone breakdowns for 6 The Maccabees songs, including "Child", "Kamakura", "Love You Better". 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.