Hard Rock Bottom Guitar Tone - Amp Settings for Every Track
Translate any Hard Rock Bottom track to your gear
Median knob positions across the 3 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
- 5.5
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 6.5
- Volume
- 8
The Gear Behind Hard Rock Bottom
Every Hard Rock Bottom Tone You Can Dial In
3 of this record's tracks are broken down so far. Most popular first.
Common Questions About the Hard Rock Bottom Tone
What amp was Hard Rock Bottom recorded with?
Every one of the Hard Rock Bottom 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 Hard Rock Bottom?
The Stratocaster (modern equivalent: Fender Player Stratocaster) appears on the most Hard Rock Bottom 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 Hard Rock Bottom sound?
Across the 3 guitar tracks from Hard Rock Bottom we've catalogued, the median is gain 7 (range 7–7), with bass 5.5, mid 5.5, 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.
What pedals are on Hard Rock Bottom?
The Boss DS-1 shows up on the most tracks here. Every track breakdown lists that song's full signal chain in order, and the match engine substitutes what you own for what you don't.
How many Hard Rock Bottom songs can I dial in here?
ToneMirror has 3 tracks from Hard Rock Bottom broken down, including "International You Day" and "Dumb Reminders". Each carries the original amp settings, pickup position, tuning, and pedal chain, plus a per-rig adaptation for your own gear.