How to Dial In "Real Life" by The Marías - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Real Life"
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 Submarine (2024). Submarine is the second studio album by American alternative pop band the Marías, released on May 31, 2024. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Vintage '65 Jaguar through a Fender '65 Twin Reverb Reissue, the rig we use for The Marías' other songs from Submarine, stands in. Keep the amp clean, just at the edge of breakup, and use the neck pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Real Life" Tone
What guitar did The Marías use on "Real Life"?
The guitar on "Real Life" (released 2024) isn't documented; the Fender American Vintage '65 Jaguar above gets the sound. Pickup selector: neck pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Real Life" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 1.5, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 5.5, Presence 4.5, Volume 3. 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 "Real Life" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Real Life" 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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