How to Dial In "99th Song" by Kurt Vile - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "99th Song"
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 Philadelphia's Been Good to Me (2026). Philadelphia's Been Good to Me is the tenth studio album by the American indie rock musician Kurt Vile, released on May 29, 2026, on Verve Forecast Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Vintage '52 Telecaster through a Fender '65 Deluxe Reverb Reissue, the rig we use for Kurt Vile's other songs from Philadelphia's Been Good to Me, stands in. Keep the amp clean, just at the edge of breakup, and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "99th Song" Tone
What guitar did Kurt Vile use on "99th Song"?
The guitar on "99th Song" (released 2026) isn't documented; the Fender American Vintage '52 Telecaster (AVRI Reissue) above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "99th Song" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 3, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 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 "99th Song" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "99th Song" 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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