How to Dial In "Crest of the Wave" by Foals - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Crest of the Wave"
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 Life Is Yours (2022). Life Is Yours is the seventh studio album by British rock band Foals, released on 17 June 2022 by Warner. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Professional II Jazzmaster through a Fender '65 Twin Reverb Reissue, the rig we use for Foals' other songs from Life Is Yours, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Crest of the Wave" Tone
What guitar did Foals use on "Crest of the Wave"?
The guitar on "Crest of the Wave" (released 2022) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Jazzmaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Crest of the Wave" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 3, 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 "Crest of the Wave" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Crest of the Wave" 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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