How to Dial In "Mourning Sound" by Grizzly Bear - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Mourning Sound"
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 Painted Ruins (2017). Painted Ruins is the fifth studio album by American rock band Grizzly Bear, released on August 18, 2017, by RCA Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Guild Starfire IV ST through a Fender Silverface Twin Reverb, the nearest rig we use for Grizzly Bear's other songs, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the neck pickup.
Common Questions About the "Mourning Sound" Tone
What guitar did Grizzly Bear use on "Mourning Sound"?
The guitar on "Mourning Sound" (released 2017) isn't documented; the Guild Starfire IV ST above gets the sound. Pickup selector: neck pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Mourning Sound" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 2, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 5, Presence 4, Volume 5.5. 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 "Mourning Sound" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Mourning Sound" 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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