How to Dial In "Family Tree" by Ethel Cain - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Family Tree"
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 Preacher's Daughter (2022). Preacher's Daughter is the debut studio album by American singer-songwriter Ethel Cain, released on 12 May 2022 by Daughters of Cain. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Professional II Telecaster through a Fender '65 Deluxe Reverb Reissue, the rig we use for Ethel Cain's other songs from Preacher's Daughter, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the neck pickup.
Common Questions About the "Family Tree" Tone
What guitar did Ethel Cain use on "Family Tree"?
The guitar on "Family Tree" (released 2022) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Telecaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: neck pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Family Tree" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 3.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Presence 5, Volume 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 "Family Tree" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Family Tree" 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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