How to Dial In "Been a Long Time Cousin" by Hella - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Been a Long Time Cousin"
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 Hold Your Horse Is (2002). Hold Your Horse Is is the debut studio album by American math rock band Hella. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender Vintera II '60s Telecaster through a Mesa Boogie Mark V, the rig we use for Hella's other songs from Hold Your Horse Is, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Been a Long Time Cousin" Tone
What guitar did Hella use on "Been a Long Time Cousin"?
The guitar on "Been a Long Time Cousin" (released 2002) isn't documented; the Fender Vintera II '60s Telecaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Been a Long Time Cousin" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Presence 6, Volume 8. 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 "Been a Long Time Cousin" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Been a Long Time Cousin" 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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