How to Dial In "Living in L.A." by Weezer - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Living in L.A."
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 (Black Album) (2019). Weezer (also known as the Black Album) is the thirteenth studio album by the American rock band Weezer. 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 nearest rig we use for Weezer's other songs, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Living in L.A." Tone
What guitar did Weezer use on "Living in L.A."?
The guitar on "Living in L.A." (released 2019) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Special above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Living in L.A." need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6.5, Bass 5.5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, 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 "Living in L.A." without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Living in L.A." 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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