How to Dial In "Shower Beer" by The Beaches - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Shower Beer"
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 Blame My Ex (2023). Blame My Ex is the second studio album by Canadian rock band the Beaches, released on September 15, 2023. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson SG Standard through a Vox AC30 C2, the rig we use for The Beaches' other songs from Blame My Ex, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Shower Beer" Tone
What guitar did The Beaches use on "Shower Beer"?
The guitar on "Shower Beer" (released 2023) isn't documented; the Gibson SG Standard above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Shower Beer" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 6.5, Volume 7.5. 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 "Shower Beer" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Shower Beer" 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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