How to Dial In "The Grobe" by Ween - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "The Grobe"
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 White Pepper (2000). White Pepper is the seventh studio album by the American rock band Ween, and the last album they released on Elektra Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender Player Stratocaster through a Fender '65 Twin Reverb Reissue, the nearest rig we use for Ween's other songs, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the middle pickup. Published transcriptions put it in E♭ standard (E♭ A♭ D♭ G♭ B♭ E♭), a half step below standard.
Common Questions About the "The Grobe" Tone
What guitar did Ween use on "The Grobe"?
The guitar on "The Grobe" (released 2000) isn't documented; the Fender Player Stratocaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: middle pickup on the guitar. The track is in E♭ Standard (E♭ A♭ D♭ G♭ B♭ E♭), so retune before you dial anything in.
What amp settings does "The Grobe" 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 "The Grobe" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "The Grobe" 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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