How to Dial In "Little Joe and Mary ii" by Khruangbin - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Little Joe and Mary ii"
Suggested rig · the original isn't documented.
- GuitarFender Classic Series '70s StratocasterSuggested
- AmpFender '68 Custom Deluxe ReverbSuggested
- EffectReverbThe unit 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 The Universe Smiles Upon You ii (2025). A loose, hypnotic groove built on a clean, spanky Stratocaster lead with plenty of reverb. Premier Guitar's rig rundown puts Mark Speer on a modified 2001 Fender Classic Series '70s Stratocaster through two Fender '68 Custom Deluxe Reverb reissue combos, one a backup. That is his touring rig and the source doesn't tie it to this recording; his wah, phaser, distortion, compressor, reverb and delay pedals are left out for the same reason. So a Fender Classic Series '70s Stratocaster into a Fender '68 Custom Deluxe Reverb stands in. Keep the amp clean, just on the edge of breakup, and play the neck pickup. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "Little Joe and Mary ii" Tone
What guitar did Khruangbin use on "Little Joe and Mary ii"?
The guitar on "Little Joe and Mary ii" (released 2025) isn't documented; the Fender Classic Series '70s Stratocaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: neck pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Little Joe and Mary ii" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 2, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Presence 5.5, Volume 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 "Little Joe and Mary ii" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Little Joe and Mary ii" 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.
What effects are on "Little Joe and Mary ii"?
The recording has reverb on it. No source names the unit behind it, so this page doesn't guess one. ToneMirror maps each effect onto your rig - a pedal you own, your amp's own controls, or a block on a modeler - and says plainly when your rig can't make one.
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