How to Dial In "Queen of Cans and Jars" by Guided by Voices - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Queen of Cans and Jars"
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 Bee Thousand (1994). Bee Thousand is the seventh album by American indie rock band Guided by Voices, released on June 21, 1994, on Scat Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender Player Stratocaster through a Peavey Classic 30, the rig we use for Guided by Voices' other songs from Bee Thousand, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Queen of Cans and Jars" Tone
What guitar did Guided by Voices use on "Queen of Cans and Jars"?
The guitar on "Queen of Cans and Jars" (released 1994) isn't documented; the Fender Player Stratocaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Queen of Cans and Jars" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, 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 "Queen of Cans and Jars" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Queen of Cans and Jars" 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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