Crusader Guitar Tone - Amp Settings for Every Track
Translate any Crusader 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
- 6
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 6
- Volume
- 7
The Gear Behind Crusader
Every Crusader Tone You Can Dial In
3 of this record's tracks are broken down so far. Most popular first.
Common Questions About the Crusader Tone
What amp was Crusader recorded with?
Every one of the Crusader tracks in our catalog was tracked on a Super Lead (modern equivalent: Marshall 1959SLP Plexi Super Lead Reissue). 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 Crusader?
The Gibson SG Standard appears on the most Crusader 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 Crusader sound?
Across the 3 guitar tracks from Crusader 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 Crusader songs can I dial in here?
ToneMirror has 3 tracks from Crusader broken down, including "Crusader" and "Just Let Me Rock". Each carries the original amp settings, pickup position, tuning, and pedal chain, plus a per-rig adaptation for your own gear.