How to Dial In "The Only Place" by Best Coast - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "The Only Place"
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 The Only Place (2012). The Only Place is the second studio album by American indie rock duo Best Coast, released on May 15, 2012 by Mexican Summer. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson Firebird through a Mesa Boogie Mark IV, the nearest rig we use for Best Coast's other songs, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "The Only Place" Tone
What guitar did Best Coast use on "The Only Place"?
The guitar on "The Only Place" (released 2012) isn't documented; the Gibson Firebird above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "The Only Place" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 3, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 6, Presence 4, Volume 6. 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 "The Only Place" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "The Only Place" 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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