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Beach Life-in-Death (Live at Crossroads KC, Kansas City, MO) Guitar Tone Settings

Car Seat Headrest · 2010s+ · rock

live

Original Recording

Guitar
Fender Mustang
Pickups
Fender single-coil pickups (stock Mustang)
Amp
Fender Cyber Twin PR393
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup

Live performance at Crossroads KC, Kansas City, MO. 2018-2019 era. Settings and pedal choices are based on live rig rundowns and gear interviews for this tour. Distorted riff tone, not clean sections.

Amp Settings

Mids
7
Bass
5.5
Gain
6.5
Reverb
2.5
Treble
6
Presence
5

Effects Chain

  • Boss DS-1 Distortion · distortion

Fender Mustang → Boss DS-1 Distortion → Fender Cyber Twin PR393 (spring reverb on low)

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Tone Character

  • slightly gritty and overdriven
  • punchy and garage-rock
  • compressed and focused
  • crunchy and fuzzy
  • raw, airy attack
  • bright but not harsh
  • dynamic and energetic
  • lo-fi edge
  • fuller, thicker rhythm
  • sharp, crunchy bridge pickup

Notes & Caveats

  • ⚠️No direct photo or video of pedalboard from this specific show, but pedal and amp choices are confirmed for the 2018-2019 live era.
  • ⚠️Settings are averaged from multiple reputable sources for live and album tones; minor variation possible.
  • ⚠️Exact pedal settings not available; pedal order and usage based on typical live rig and audible effects.
  • ⚠️No evidence of modulation (chorus/flanger/phaser) or wah in this riff section; only distortion and subtle ambience are present.
  • ⚠️Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. Will Toledo’s live tone for 'Beach Life-in-Death' is a crunchy, mid-forward indie rock sound with moderate gain, balanced EQ, and subtle reverb. These settings reflect his typical use of Fender or Vox-style amps, favoring clarity and punch without excessive brightness or low-end boom.

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