How to Dial In "Quarry" by Wednesday - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Quarry"
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 Rat Saw God, released in April 2023 on Dead Oceans, a record by the Asheville band led by Karly Hartzman, with MJ Lenderman, Xandy Chelmis and the rest of the group. The sound is a mix of fuzzy, shoegaze-leaning guitars and country-tinged melodies, with loud, heavy distortion and lots of feedback. No source available here confirms the exact guitars, amps and pedals on this recording, so a Jazzmaster through a Twin Reverb with a fuzz stands in. Use the bridge pickup and a thick, fuzzy tone.
Common Questions About the "Quarry" Tone
What guitar did Wednesday use on "Quarry"?
The guitar on "Quarry" (released 2023) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II 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 "Quarry" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7, Bass 5, Mid 5.5, Treble 6.5, Presence 5.5, 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.
Can I play "Quarry" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Quarry" 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 "Quarry"?
Whether you own those exact units or close substitutes, ToneMirror maps the pedal voicings onto the pedalboard you actually have.
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