How to Dial In "Hurts Me" by Wallows - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Hurts Me"
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 Tell Me That It's Over (2022). A guitar-pop track with bright, jangly guitar. No source available here confirms the exact guitar and amp on this recording, so a Fender Player II Jazzmaster through a Fender '65 Deluxe Reverb Reissue stands in. Set the amp on the edge of breakup and use the bridge pickup. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "Hurts Me" Tone
What guitar did Wallows use on "Hurts Me"?
The guitar on "Hurts Me" (released 2022) isn't documented; the Fender Player II Jazzmaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Hurts Me" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 4, Bass 5, Mid 5.5, Treble 7, Presence 5.5, 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 "Hurts Me" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Hurts Me" 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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