How to Dial In "Nothing at All" by Mac DeMarco - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Nothing at All"
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 Guitar (2025). Guitar is the sixth studio album by Canadian musician Mac DeMarco, released on 22 August 2025 by Mac's Record Label. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Teisco Del Rey Spectrum 5 through a Fender Champion 40, the rig we use for Mac DeMarco's other songs from Guitar, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the neck pickup.
Common Questions About the "Nothing at All" Tone
What guitar did Mac DeMarco use on "Nothing at All"?
The guitar on "Nothing at All" (released 2025) isn't documented; the Teisco Del Rey Spectrum 5 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: neck pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Nothing at All" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 2.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 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 "Nothing at All" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Nothing at All" 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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