How to Dial In "Blue Beard" by Band of Horses - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Blue Beard"
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 Infinite Arms (2010). Infinite Arms is third album by indie rock band Band of Horses, released on 18 May 2010 by Brown, Fat Possum and Columbia. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Professional II Jazzmaster through a Fender '65 Twin Reverb Reissue, the rig we use for Band of Horses' other songs from Infinite Arms, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Blue Beard" Tone
What guitar did Band of Horses use on "Blue Beard"?
The guitar on "Blue Beard" (released 2010) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Jazzmaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Blue Beard" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 4.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, Volume 6.5. 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 "Blue Beard" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Blue Beard" 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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