How to Dial In "Endless Bummer" by Weezer - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Endless Bummer"
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 Weezer (White Album) (2016). Weezer (also known as the White Album) is the tenth studio album by the American rock band Weezer, released on April 1, 2016. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson Les Paul Special through a Mesa Boogie Mark I Reissue, the rig we use for Weezer's other songs from Weezer (White Album), stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Published transcriptions put it in E♭ standard (E♭ A♭ D♭ G♭ B♭ E♭), a half step below standard.
Common Questions About the "Endless Bummer" Tone
What guitar did Weezer use on "Endless Bummer"?
The guitar on "Endless Bummer" (released 2016) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Special above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge 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 "Endless Bummer" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5.5, Bass 5, Mid 6.5, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, Volume 6. 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 "Endless Bummer" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Endless Bummer" 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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