How to Dial In "Heart Sweats" by Japandroids - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Heart Sweats"
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 Post-Nothing (2009). Post-Nothing is the debut studio album by Canadian rock duo Japandroids, released on April 28, 2009 by Unfamiliar Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson SG Standard through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the rig we use for Japandroids' other songs from Post-Nothing, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Heart Sweats" Tone
What guitar did Japandroids use on "Heart Sweats"?
The guitar on "Heart Sweats" (released 2009) isn't documented; the Gibson SG Standard above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Heart Sweats" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7.5, Bass 6, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, 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 "Heart Sweats" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Heart Sweats" 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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