How to Dial In "Beyond and Before" by Yes - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Beyond and Before"
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 Yes (1969). Yes is the debut studio album by English rock band Yes, first released in the UK on 25 July 1969 and in the US on 15 October 1969 by Atlantic Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson ES-175 through a Fender '65 Twin Reverb Reissue, the rig we use for Yes' other songs from Yes, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Beyond and Before" Tone
What guitar did Yes use on "Beyond and Before"?
The guitar on "Beyond and Before" (released 1969) isn't documented; the Gibson ES-175 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Beyond and Before" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5, Bass 5.5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, 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 "Beyond and Before" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Beyond and Before" 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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