How to Dial In "Thank God for Girls" by Weezer - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Thank God for Girls"
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 single from the band's 2016 self-titled album, known as the White Album and produced by Jake Sinclair, with Rivers Cuomo's crunchy, palm-muted riff and bright power-pop chords under a melodic vocal. The sound is a mid-gain rhythm tone that sits tightly with the bass and drums. No source available here names the exact guitar and amp on this recording, so a Les Paul Special through a Mesa/Boogie stands in. Use the bridge pickup and keep the gain moderate.
Common Questions About the "Thank God for Girls" Tone
What guitar did Weezer use on "Thank God for Girls"?
The guitar on "Thank God for Girls" (released 2016) 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 "Thank God for Girls" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, 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 "Thank God for Girls" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Thank God for Girls" 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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