How to Dial In "Drunk in LA" by Beach House - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Drunk in LA"
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 7 (2018). 7 is the seventh studio album by American dream pop duo Beach House, released on May 11, 2018, through Sub Pop and Bella Union. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so an Epiphone Les Paul Standard '60s through a Fender '65 Deluxe Reverb Reissue, the nearest rig we use for Beach House's other songs, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the neck pickup.
Common Questions About the "Drunk in LA" Tone
What guitar did Beach House use on "Drunk in LA"?
The guitar on "Drunk in LA" (released 2018) isn't documented; the Epiphone Les Paul Standard '60s above gets the sound. Pickup selector: neck pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Drunk in LA" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 3, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 6, Presence 5, Volume 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 "Drunk in LA" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Drunk in LA" 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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