Deadbeat album cover - Tame Impala
Guitar tone settings

How to Dial In "Dracula" by Tame Impala - Guitar Tone Settings

The rig

Gear for "Dracula"

Suggested rig · the original isn't documented.

The settings

Knob Positions, Pickup, and Tuning

Amp settings

Where to set the knobs for this tone. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale.

Gain4
Bass5
Mid6
Treble7
Presence6
Volume5

On your amp, these numbers won't sound the same.

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Guitar setup

How the artist had their guitar configured for this take.

TuningStandard(E A D G B E)
Pickup selector
NeckNk+MdMiddleBr+MdBridge
Guitar knobs
Tone8
Volume9
Recording notes

From Deadbeat (2025). Deadbeat is a 2025 studio album by Tame Impala. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Rickenbacker 330 through a Vox AC30 C2, the rig we use for Tame Impala's other songs from Deadbeat, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.

FAQ

Common Questions About the "Dracula" Tone

  1. What guitar did Tame Impala use on "Dracula"?

    The guitar on "Dracula" (released 2025) isn't documented; the Rickenbacker 330 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).

  2. What amp settings does "Dracula" need?

    Settings for this sound: Gain 4, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 6, 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.

  3. Can I play "Dracula" without the original gear?

    Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Dracula" 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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Tone references for "Dracula" by Tame Impala are provided for educational use. ToneMirror is not affiliated with the artists or labels referenced.

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