How to Dial In "Ocean Man" by Ween - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Ocean Man"
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 The Mollusk (1997). A short, frantic pop-rock song with bright, jangling guitar. No source available here confirms the exact guitar and amp on this recording, so a Fender Player Stratocaster through a Fender '65 Twin Reverb Reissue stands in. Set the amp clean with a little edge and use the middle pickup. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "Ocean Man" Tone
What guitar did Ween use on "Ocean Man"?
The guitar on "Ocean Man" (released 1997) isn't documented; the Fender Player Stratocaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: middle pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Ocean Man" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 3.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6, 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 "Ocean Man" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Ocean Man" 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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