How to Dial In "On the Beach" by Avatar - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "On the Beach"
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 Dance Devil Dance (2023). Dance Devil Dance is the ninth studio album by Swedish heavy metal band Avatar. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so an Ibanez RGD61AL Axion Label through a Kemper Profiler Rack, the rig we use for Avatar's other songs from Dance Devil Dance, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "On the Beach" Tone
What guitar did Avatar use on "On the Beach"?
The guitar on "On the Beach" (released 2023) isn't documented; the Ibanez RGD61AL Axion Label above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "On the Beach" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 8, Bass 6, Mid 5.5, Treble 6.5, Presence 6.5, 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 "On the Beach" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "On the Beach" 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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