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Transdermal Celebration Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Ween
Ween · 2000s · rock
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Carlos Santana's PRS Custom 24
Pickups
PRS Custom 24 Stock Humbuckers
Amp
Carlos Santana's Mesa/Boogie Mark I
Pickup Position
Neck pickup
Studio recording; 2003; Solo recorded using Carlos Santana's gear without his knowledge
Amp Settings
Mids6
Bass6
Gain6.5
Reverb3
Treble6.5
Presence6
Effects Chain
- Wah pedal (model unknown) · wah
- Delay pedal (model unknown) · delay
Guitar → Wah pedal → Delay pedal → Mesa/Boogie Mark I (with spring reverb)
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Tone Character
- warm and smooth
- singing sustain
- touch-sensitive dynamics
- edge-of-breakup crunch
- articulate lead lines
Notes & Caveats
- Exact amp settings are estimated based on typical settings for Mesa/Boogie Mark I amplifiers and Dean Ween's known preferences.
- Guitar knob settings are inferred from Dean Ween's playing style and common practices.
- Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. Ween's 'Transdermal Celebration' features a classic rock tone with a crunchy edge, typical of their early 2000s sound. The amp settings reflect a balanced EQ with a slight mid-forward presence to cut through the mix, while the reverb adds subtle ambience without overwhelming the tone.