How to Dial In "Second Best" by Laufey - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Second Best"
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 Bewitched (2023). Bewitched is the second studio album by Icelandic singer-songwriter Laufey, released on 8 September 2023 through AWAL. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson ES-175 through a Fender '65 Deluxe Reverb Reissue, the rig we use for Laufey's other songs from Bewitched, stands in. Keep the amp clean, just at the edge of breakup, and use the neck pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Second Best" Tone
What guitar did Laufey use on "Second Best"?
The guitar on "Second Best" (released 2023) isn't documented; the Gibson ES-175 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: neck pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Second Best" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 1, Bass 6, Mid 6.5, Treble 4, Presence 3, Volume 3. 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 "Second Best" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Second Best" 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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