How to Dial In "That Look You Give That Guy" by Eels - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "That Look You Give That Guy"
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 Hombre Lobo (2009). A gentle, melodic alt-rock song that opens on a simple, warm electric guitar progression. Nothing published ties a rig to this song, so a Fender American Vintage '52 Telecaster (AVRI Reissue) into a Fender '65 Deluxe Reverb Reissue stands in. Set a light-to-medium crunch on the bridge pickup and dig in harder for the louder sections. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "That Look You Give That Guy" Tone
What guitar did Eels use on "That Look You Give That Guy"?
The guitar on "That Look You Give That Guy" (released 2009) isn't documented; the Fender American Vintage '52 Telecaster (AVRI Reissue) above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "That Look You Give That Guy" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 4, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, 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 "That Look You Give That Guy" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "That Look You Give That Guy" 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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