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Death Cab for Cutie guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 4 Death Cab for Cutie songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: Fender Mustang into Fender Twin Reverb.
Guitars Death Cab for Cutie used
- Fender Mustang2 songs
- Fender American Vintage '72 Telecaster Thinline1 song
- Fender Telecaster (likely American Standard or similar, as used by Ben Gibbard/Chris Walla in studio for this era)1 song
- G&L ASAT Bluesboy1 song
Amps Death Cab for Cutie used
- Fender Twin Reverb2 songs
- Fender Twin Reverb (likely Silverface, studio recording)1 song
- Dr Z Maz 38 (studio, as referenced for era and tone; sometimes Hiwatt modeled for live, but Dr Z Maz 38 is cited for studio use)1 song
- Fender 'Black Panel' Tremolux AA763 (1963-1966) head with Dr. Z 2x10 cabinet1 song
5 Death Cab for Cutie tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| Cath... · solo | 6 |
| Cath... · riff | 4.5 |
| Expo '86 · riff | 3.5 |
| Little Fury Bugs · riff | 3 |
| Title and Registration · riff | 4.5 |
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Frequently asked questions
What amp did Death Cab for Cutie use?
Across 4 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Fender Twin Reverb (2 songs), Fender Twin Reverb (likely Silverface, studio recording) (1 song), Dr Z Maz 38 (studio, as referenced for era and tone; sometimes Hiwatt modeled for live, but Dr Z Maz 38 is cited for studio use) (1 song), Fender 'Black Panel' Tremolux AA763 (1963-1966) head with Dr. Z 2x10 cabinet (1 song).
What guitar did Death Cab for Cutie use?
Most often: Fender Mustang (2 songs), Fender American Vintage '72 Telecaster Thinline (1 song), Fender Telecaster (likely American Standard or similar, as used by Ben Gibbard/Chris Walla in studio for this era) (1 song), G&L ASAT Bluesboy (1 song).
How do I get Death Cab for Cutie's tone on my amp?
Open any Death Cab for Cutie song below to see the original gear and settings, then use ToneAdapt to adapt them to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.