How to Dial In "Real Man" by beabadoobee - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Real Man"
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.
A track from This Is How Tomorrow Moves, Beabadoobee's 2024 album. The sources available here don't name her guitar or amp on this record, so the rig is a suggestion. Play it with a bright, lightly overdriven bridge-pickup tone, open chords and a clean, ringing lead line. No transcription could be checked, so no tuning is given.
Common Questions About the "Real Man" Tone
What guitar did beabadoobee use on "Real Man"?
The guitar on "Real Man" (released 2024) isn't documented; the Fender Player II Jazzmaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Real Man" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5, Bass 5, Mid 5.5, Treble 6.5, Presence 5.5, 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 "Real Man" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Real Man" 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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