Black Rock Guitar Tone - Amp Settings for Every Track
Translate any Black Rock track to your gear
Median knob positions across the 5 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
- 6.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 6
- Volume
- 7
The Gear Behind Black Rock
Every Black Rock Tone You Can Dial In
- Blue and Evil
- I Know a Place
- Quarryman's Lament
- Steal Your Heart Away
- When the Fire Hits the SeaMarshall JCM800 2203
5 of this record's tracks are broken down so far. Most popular first.
Common Questions About the Black Rock Tone
What amp was Black Rock recorded with?
Every one of the Black Rock 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 Black Rock?
The Les Paul (replica: Gibson Joe Bonamassa Les Paul) appears on the most Black Rock 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 Black Rock sound?
Across the 5 guitar tracks from Black Rock we've catalogued, the median is gain 6.5 (range 6.5–6.5), with bass 5, mid 6.5, 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 Black Rock songs can I dial in here?
ToneMirror has 5 tracks from Black Rock broken down, including "Blue and Evil" and "I Know a Place". Each carries the original amp settings, pickup position, tuning, and pedal chain, plus a per-rig adaptation for your own gear.