How to Dial In "Nervous" by The Neighbourhood - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Nervous"
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.
A track on the band's self-titled 2018 album, with Jesse Rutherford's brooding vocal over bright, reverb-washed guitars. The part is made of short, repeating phrases with a clean, glassy tone and a touch of drive. No source available here confirms the exact gear on this recording, so a Jazzmaster through a Morgan AC20 with reverb and delay pedals stands in. Use the bridge pickup, a clean-to-edge-of-breakup tone and moderate reverb and delay.
Common Questions About the "Nervous" Tone
What guitar did The Neighbourhood use on "Nervous"?
The guitar on "Nervous" (released 2018) isn't documented; the Fender Vintera '60s Jazzmaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Nervous" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 3.5, Bass 5, Mid 5.5, Treble 6.5, Presence 5, Volume 6.5. 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 "Nervous" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Nervous" 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.
What pedals are on "Nervous"?
Whether you own those exact units or close substitutes, ToneMirror maps the pedal voicings onto the pedalboard you actually have.
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