Better Than Raw Guitar Tone - Amp Settings for Every Track
Translate any Better Than Raw track to your gear
Median knob positions across the 10 guitar tracks we've broken down from this record, on the amps they were tracked with. A starting point for the album's sound; pick a track below for its exact recipe.
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 6
- Volume
- 7
The Gear Behind Better Than Raw
Every Better Than Raw Tone You Can Dial In
- Revelation
- Push
- A Handful of Pain
- Don't Spit on My Mind
- Falling Higher
- Hey Lord!
- Lavdate Dominvm
- Midnight Sun
- Time
- I CanMarshall JCM800 2203
10 of this record's tracks are broken down so far. Most popular first.
Common Questions About the Better Than Raw Tone
What amp was Better Than Raw recorded with?
Every one of the Better Than Raw tracks in our catalog was tracked on a Marshall JCM800 2203. ToneMirror rewrites those settings for whatever amp you own - a different EQ curve and gain structure landing on the same recorded sound.
What guitar was used on Better Than Raw?
The ESP E-II Eclipse (a modern equivalent) appears on the most Better Than Raw tracks in our catalog. You don't need one - the settings are calibrated to the recorded tone, so they translate to the guitar you already have.
What amp settings do I need for the Better Than Raw sound?
Across the 10 guitar tracks from Better Than Raw we've catalogued, the median is gain 7 (range 7–7), with bass 5.5, mid 6, treble 6.5 on a 0–10 scale. That's the record's window rather than any one song's recipe - pick a track above for the exact knob positions it was recorded with.
How many Better Than Raw songs can I dial in here?
ToneMirror has 10 tracks from Better Than Raw broken down, including "Revelation" and "Push". Each carries the original amp settings, pickup position, tuning, and pedal chain, plus a per-rig adaptation for your own gear.