How to Dial In "Ode to Clarissa" by Queens of the Stone Age - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Ode to Clarissa"
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 Rated R (2000). Rated R is the second studio album by American rock band Queens of the Stone Age, released in June 2000. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender Player Telecaster Deluxe through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the rig we use for Queens of the Stone Age's other songs from Rated R, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Ode to Clarissa" Tone
What guitar did Queens of the Stone Age use on "Ode to Clarissa"?
The guitar on "Ode to Clarissa" (released 2000) isn't documented; the Fender Player Telecaster Deluxe above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Ode to Clarissa" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7, Bass 6, Mid 5, Treble 6.5, Presence 6.5, Volume 9. 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 "Ode to Clarissa" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Ode to Clarissa" 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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