How to Dial In "Lonesome Is a State of Mind" by Djo - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Lonesome Is a State of Mind"
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 Crux (2025). The Crux is the third studio album by the American actor and musician Joe Keery, under his stage name Djo. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender Player Stratocaster through a Fender '65 Deluxe Reverb Reissue, the rig we use for Djo's other songs from The Crux, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Lonesome Is a State of Mind" Tone
What guitar did Djo use on "Lonesome Is a State of Mind"?
The guitar on "Lonesome Is a State of Mind" (released 2025) isn't documented; the Fender Player Stratocaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Lonesome Is a State of Mind" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 4.5, Bass 5.5, Mid 5, Treble 6, Presence 5.5, 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 "Lonesome Is a State of Mind" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Lonesome Is a State of Mind" 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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