🎸 Rock · 2010s+

End of Beginning by Djo (Riff · Clean) — Guitar Tone

by Djo · riff

The End of Beginning by Djo guitar tone is built on a Unknown studio amp, dialed in at gain 0/10, bass 5.5, mid 6, treble 6.5, presence 5.5 (community-researched baseline). Full breakdown below — then adapt every knob to your exact guitar and amp, free.

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Amp settings (0–10)

GAIN

5.5

BASS

MID

6.5

TREBLE

5.5

PRESENCE

3.5

REVERB

Community-researched baseline. Your rig is different — GuitarToneAdapt re-dials every knob for your specific guitar, amp and pickups.

How these settings compare

Measured against the 540 rock tones in our researched catalog: Gain 0 sits well below the rock average (4.8) — cleaner and more dynamic than typical rock; mids at 6 are right around average (6.2).

Guitar controls

8-9

VOLUME

7-8

TONE

Original gear

Guitar: Martin 000-10E · Amp: Unknown studio amp (likely direct input or clean amp, no evidence of specific model)

Studio recording, 2022. No evidence of electric guitar or classic amp/cab used for the riff section; all available sources and covers point to acoustic-electric guitar for the main riff. No pedalboard or amp specifics confirmed for the studio recording.

Pickups

Piezo pickup (acoustic-electric, only option on Martin 000-10E)

Signal chain

Martin 000-10E → Unknown studio amp (likely direct input or clean amp, no evidence of specific model)

Effects

reverb

Amp effects: Reverb (plate, level 4)

Tone character

warm and natural, clear and articulate, slightly compressed, subtle studio reverb, organic acoustic resonance, present midrange, smooth top end, no audible distortion, intimate fingerstyle attack

Recording context

studio

How it’s played

straight, medium tempo, soft dynamics · clean distortion. This shapes how hard the amp is pushed and where the EQ sits for the End of Beginning sound.

Difficulty

2/5 · Riff

The riff is accessible for most players but requires fingerstyle or hybrid picking for the authentic feel, with some syncopation and dynamic control to match the studio clarity.

Worth knowing

Gain adjusted to 0 for clean tone
No official studio gear list or amp/pedal settings found for the riff section.
All available evidence (covers, lessons, gear forums) points to Martin 000-10E acoustic-electric for the riff, not electric guitar.
No evidence of pedal use or specific amp model for the studio recording; settings estimated based on typical acoustic DI/studio chain.
Chorus, delay, or modulation effects are not audible in the riff section; only subtle reverb present.
If electric guitar or additional effects were used in layering, there is no documentation or clear audio evidence.
Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. The riff tone in 'End of Beginning' is warm, slightly overdriven, and mid-forward, typical of vintage-inspired indie/psych rock. Djo (Joe Keery) favors classic amp voicings with moderate gain, balanced EQ, and subtle reverb for space, matching the song's lush, melodic character.

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End of Beginning guitar tone — FAQ

What amp settings do I need for the End of Beginning guitar tone?

Set your amp to roughly: gain 0, bass 5.5, mid 6, treble 6.5, presence 5.5, reverb 3.5. These are community-researched baselines — GuitarToneAdapt re-dials them for your exact guitar and amp.

What gear was used for the End of Beginning tone?

Original gear/effects: Guitar: Martin 000-10E · Amp: Unknown studio amp (likely direct input or clean amp, no evidence of specific model); reverb.

Can I get the End of Beginning tone on a different guitar or amp?

Yes. Different guitars and amps need different knob positions to sound the same. GuitarToneAdapt models pickup output and wood brightness, then compensates so you match the record on your own rig.

How do I sound like Djo on End of Beginning — what gear and pedals?

Start with Piezo pickup (acoustic-electric, only option on Martin 000-10E), the amp EQ above (gain 0, bass 5.5, mid 6, treble 6.5, presence 5.5, reverb 3.5), and reverb. Then let GuitarToneAdapt compensate for the guitar, amp and pedals you actually own so it sits like the record.

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Settings are community-researched estimates, not official. GuitarToneAdapt adapts them to your gear. guitartoneadapt.com