How to Dial In "Arco Arena" by Cake - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Arco Arena"
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 Comfort Eagle (2001). Comfort Eagle is the fourth studio album by American alternative rock band Cake. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gretsch Tennessean through a Fender Hot Rod DeVille 410 IV, the rig we use for Cake's other songs from Comfort Eagle, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Arco Arena" Tone
What guitar did Cake use on "Arco Arena"?
The guitar on "Arco Arena" (released 2001) isn't documented; the Gretsch Tennessean (G6119) above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Arco Arena" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 4.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6, 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 "Arco Arena" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Arco Arena" 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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