How to Dial In "Apple Cider" by beabadoobee - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Apple Cider"
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 Loveworm (2019). A fuzzy, lo-fi bedroom-indie track. No source available here confirms the exact guitar and amp on this recording, so a Fender American Professional II Jazzmaster through a Fender Deluxe Reverb (Blackface) stands in. Set the amp at a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "Apple Cider" Tone
What guitar did beabadoobee use on "Apple Cider"?
The guitar on "Apple Cider" (released 2019) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Jazzmaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Apple Cider" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6, Bass 5.5, Mid 5.5, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, 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 "Apple Cider" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Apple Cider" 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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