How to Dial In "Hold Me Up (Thank You)" by Khruangbin - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Hold Me Up (Thank You)"
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 A La Sala (2024). A mellow, groove-led track with a clean, spacious guitar part. 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.
Common Questions About the "Hold Me Up (Thank You)" Tone
What guitar did Khruangbin use on "Hold Me Up (Thank You)"?
The guitar on "Hold Me Up (Thank You)" (released 2024) isn't documented; the Fender Vintera '60s Stratocaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: neck pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Hold Me Up (Thank You)" 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.
Can I play "Hold Me Up (Thank You)" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Hold Me Up (Thank You)" 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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