Roland CUBE-20XL settings
Buddy Holly (2024 Remaster) settings for Roland CUBE-20XL
Weezer · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Weezer "Buddy Holly (2024 Remaster)" solo tone on a Roland CUBE-20XL, set Gain 7, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Reverb 0.5, Efx solo 7. Use the neck + middle pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Gear4music LA Electric Guitar · updated 2026-11-14
- Pickup
- Neck + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Roland CUBE-20XL knobs
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Efx solo
- 7
- Power squeezer switch
- 1
Built-in effects
- Reverb on · 0.5
Playing tips
- Use the bridge pickup for a bright, cutting tone.
- Engage the power squeezer for full gain at lower volumes.
- Set the efx solo to a moderate level to boost your lead tone.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Gear4music LA Electric Guitar · updated 2026-11-14
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Roland CUBE-20XL knobs
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Efx solo
- 0
- Power squeezer switch
- 1
Built-in effects
- Reverb on · 0.5
Playing tips
- Use tight palm muting on power chords for that crunchy attack.
- Focus on a strong pick attack to maintain articulation in the riff.
- Keep your picking hand close to the bridge for a sharper tone.
The original rig
What Weezer used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Roland CUBE-20XL actually has.
- Guitar
- 1990s Fender Stratocaster (likely Japanese or American Standard, as used by Rivers Cuomo on Blue Album sessions)
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Mark I head (1970s, 60-watt version), into Marshall 4x12 cab (converted from 8x10)
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 6.5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 2
Different guitar or pedals? Get Buddy Holly (2024 Remaster) adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Weezer's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Roland CUBE-20XL settings for Buddy Holly (2024 Remaster)?
Set Gain 7, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Reverb 0.5, Efx solo 7.
Which pickup should I use for Buddy Holly (2024 Remaster)?
Neck + Middle, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Weezer use on Buddy Holly (2024 Remaster)?
Guitar: 1990s Fender Stratocaster (likely Japanese or American Standard, as used by Rivers Cuomo on Blue Album sessions). Amp: Mesa/Boogie Mark I head (1970s, 60-watt version), into Marshall 4x12 cab (converted from 8x10).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Gear4music LA Electric Guitar. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
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Settings are generated by ToneAdapt's tone adaptation for the gear named on this page and are a starting point — every amp, guitar and room is a little different.