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T-Shirt Weather Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Circa Waves
Circa Waves · 2010s+ · rock
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Fender Telecaster
Pickups
Single-coil
Amp
Fender Hot Rod Deluxe
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 2015
Amp Settings
Mids6.5
Bass5.5
Gain5
Reverb3
Treble7
Presence5.5
Effects Chain
- Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer · overdrive
- Boss DD-3 Digital Delay · delay
- Electro-Harmonix Holy Grail Reverb · reverb
Fender Telecaster → Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer → Boss DD-3 Digital Delay → Electro-Harmonix Holy Grail Reverb → Fender Hot Rod Deluxe
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Tone Character
- bright and jangly
- clean and crisp
- slight overdrive warmth
- articulate and punchy
- reminiscent of classic surf rock
Notes & Caveats
- Specific amp settings are estimated based on typical usage for this genre and era.
- Exact pedal models and settings are inferred from the song's tone characteristics and common practices.
- Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. Circa Waves' 'T-Shirt Weather' features a bright, punchy guitar tone typical of indie rock, with moderate gain for a crunchy sound. The bass is balanced to avoid muddiness, while the mids and treble are slightly boosted for clarity and presence. Reverb is subtle, providing a touch of ambience without overwhelming the mix.