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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
Mids7
Bass5.5
Gain6.5
Reverb2.5
Treble6
Presence5
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.