How to Dial In "Heat of the Summer" by Young the Giant - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Heat of the Summer"
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 Mirror Master (2018). Mirror Master is the fourth studio album by the American alternative rock band Young the Giant, released on 12 October 2018 by Elektra. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Vintage '52 Telecaster (AVRI Reissue) through a Fender '65 Deluxe Reverb Reissue, the rig we use for Young the Giant's other songs from Mirror Master, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Heat of the Summer" Tone
What guitar did Young the Giant use on "Heat of the Summer"?
The guitar on "Heat of the Summer" (released 2018) isn't documented; the Fender American Vintage '52 Telecaster (AVRI Reissue) above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Heat of the Summer" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 3.5, Bass 6, 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 "Heat of the Summer" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Heat of the Summer" 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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