How to Dial In "Misery Guts" by Alex Lahey - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Misery Guts"
Suggested rig · the original isn't documented.
Knob Positions, Pickup, and Tuning
Where to set the knobs for this tone. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale.
On your amp, these numbers won't sound the same.
Get the settings for my ampHow the artist had their guitar configured for this take.
From The Best of Luck Club (2019). The Best of Luck Club is the second studio album by Australian singer-songwriter Alex Lahey, released on 17 May 2019 by Nicky Boy/Caroline. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Professional II Stratocaster through a Fender Deluxe Reverb (Blackface), the nearest rig we use for Alex Lahey's other songs, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Misery Guts" Tone
What guitar did Alex Lahey use on "Misery Guts"?
The guitar on "Misery Guts" (released 2019) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Stratocaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Misery Guts" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 5, Volume 7. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale; match them on your amp first, then nudge to taste. ToneMirror can translate these positions for whatever amp you actually own.
Can I play "Misery Guts" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Misery Guts" tone on a Katana, a Helix, a tube combo, or anything else. The translation accounts for EQ curve, gain structure, and pickup type so the result actually sounds like the record, not just the same knob numbers on different gear.
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