How to Dial In "Bu Zai You Yu" by Beyond - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Bu Zai You Yu"
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 Deliberate (1991). Deliberate is a 1991 studio album by Beyond. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Professional II Stratocaster through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the rig we use for Beyond's other songs from Deliberate, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the neck and middle pickups together. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Bu Zai You Yu" Tone
What guitar did Beyond use on "Bu Zai You Yu"?
The guitar on "Bu Zai You Yu" (released 1991) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Stratocaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: neck + middle (position 2) on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Bu Zai You Yu" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5, Bass 5.5, 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 "Bu Zai You Yu" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Bu Zai You Yu" 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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