The Neighbourhood album cover - The Neighbourhood
Guitar tone settings

How to Dial In "Reflections" by The Neighbourhood - Guitar Tone Settings

The rig

Gear for "Reflections"

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.

Gain3
Bass5
Mid5.5
Treble6.5
Presence5
Volume6.5

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
Volume10
Recording notes

A track on the band's self-titled 2018 album, with Jesse Rutherford's moody vocal over shimmering, reverb-heavy guitars from Jeremy Freedman. The tone is clean and wet, with long delays and a soft, glassy attack, typical of the band's dark-pop sound. 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 neck pickup, a clean tone and plenty of reverb and delay.

FAQ

Common Questions About the "Reflections" Tone

  1. What guitar did The Neighbourhood use on "Reflections"?

    The guitar on "Reflections" (released 2018) isn't documented; the Fender Vintera '60s Jazzmaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: neck pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).

  2. What amp settings does "Reflections" need?

    Settings for this sound: Gain 3, 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.

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

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

  4. What pedals are on "Reflections"?

    Whether you own those exact units or close substitutes, ToneMirror maps the pedal voicings onto the pedalboard you actually have.

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Tone references for "Reflections" by The Neighbourhood are provided for educational use. ToneMirror is not affiliated with the artists or labels referenced.

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