How to Dial In "Hangover Game" by MJ Lenderman - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Hangover Game"
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.
A track on Boat Songs, released in April 2022, the Asheville songwriter's album of loose, slacker-country rock with ragged electric guitars. The guitar tone is crunchy and warm, with sustained leads that drift in and out of tune. No source available here confirms the exact guitar, amp and pedal on this recording, so a Jazzmaster through a Deluxe Reverb with a delay pedal stands in. Use the bridge pickup, a crunchy amp tone and play with a loose, easy feel.
Common Questions About the "Hangover Game" Tone
What guitar did MJ Lenderman use on "Hangover Game"?
The guitar on "Hangover Game" (released 2022) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Jazzmaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Hangover Game" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5, Bass 5, Mid 5.5, Treble 6.5, Presence 5.5, Volume 7. 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 "Hangover Game" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Hangover Game" 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 pedals are on "Hangover Game"?
Whether you own those exact units or close substitutes, ToneMirror maps the pedal voicings onto the pedalboard you actually have.
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