How to Dial In "Not Ready Yet" by Eels - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Not Ready Yet"
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 Beautiful Freak (1996). Beautiful Freak is the debut studio album by American rock band Eels. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Vintage '52 Telecaster through a Fender '65 Deluxe Reverb Reissue, the rig we use for Eels' other songs from Beautiful Freak, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Not Ready Yet" Tone
What guitar did Eels use on "Not Ready Yet"?
The guitar on "Not Ready Yet" (released 1996) isn't documented; the Fender American Vintage '52 Telecaster (AVRI Reissue) above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Not Ready Yet" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 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 "Not Ready Yet" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Not Ready Yet" 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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