Expert in a Dying Field album cover - The Beths
Guitar tone settings

How to Dial In "Knees Deep" by The Beths - Guitar Tone Settings

The rig

Gear for "Knees Deep"

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.

Gain6
Bass5.5
Mid6
Treble6.5
Presence6
Volume7

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
Tone7.5
Volume10
Recording notes

From Expert in a Dying Field (2022). Expert in a Dying Field is the third studio album by New Zealand indie rock band the Beths. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender Player Stratocaster through a Fender Hot Rod Deluxe IV, the rig we use for The Beths' other songs from Expert in a Dying Field, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.

FAQ

Common Questions About the "Knees Deep" Tone

  1. What guitar did The Beths use on "Knees Deep"?

    The guitar on "Knees Deep" (released 2022) isn't documented; the Fender Player Stratocaster 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 "Knees Deep" need?

    Settings for this sound: Gain 6, Bass 5.5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, 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.

  3. Can I play "Knees Deep" without the original gear?

    Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Knees Deep" 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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