Texas Moon album cover - Khruangbin
Guitar tone settings

How to Dial In "B-Side" by Khruangbin - Guitar Tone Settings

Khruangbin·2022·Texas Moon
The rig

Gear for "B-Side"

Suggested rig · the original isn't documented.

The settings

Knob Positions, Pickup, and Tuning

Amp settings

Where to set the knobs for this tone. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale.

Gain2.5
Bass5
Mid6
Treble6
Presence5.5
Volume5.5

On your amp, these numbers won't sound the same.

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Guitar setup

How the artist had their guitar configured for this take.

Pickup selector
NeckNk+MdMiddleBr+MdBridge
Guitar knobs
Tone7
Volume8
Recording notes

From Texas Moon (2022). A smooth, laid-back soul track with a clean, reverb-soaked guitar part, recorded with Leon Bridges. No source available here confirms the exact guitar and amp on this recording, so a Fender Vintera '60s Stratocaster through a Fender '65 Twin Reverb Reissue stands in. Set the amp clean and use the neck pickup. Tuning isn't documented here.

FAQ

Common Questions About the "B-Side" Tone

  1. What guitar did Khruangbin use on "B-Side"?

    The guitar on "B-Side" (released 2022) isn't documented; the Fender Vintera '60s Stratocaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: neck pickup on the guitar.

  2. What amp settings does "B-Side" need?

    Settings for this sound: Gain 2.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Presence 5.5, 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.

  3. Can I play "B-Side" without the original gear?

    Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "B-Side" 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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