Steppenwolf 7 album cover - Steppenwolf
Album · 3 tones

Steppenwolf 7 Guitar Tone - Amp Settings for Every Track

Steppenwolf·1970·Guitar tone settings
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Translate any Steppenwolf 7 track to your gear

The Steppenwolf 7 amp settings window

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
4
4–4 · n=3
Bass
5
5–5 · n=3
Mid
6
6–6 · n=3
Treble
6.5
6.5–6.5 · n=3
Presence
6
6–6 · n=3
Volume
6.5
6.5–6.5 · n=3
The rig behind the record

The Gear Behind Steppenwolf 7

Tracklist

Every Steppenwolf 7 Tone You Can Dial In

  1. Ball Crusher
  2. Hippo Stomp
  3. Snowblind FriendSuper Lead

3 of this record's tracks are broken down so far. Most popular first.

FAQ

Common Questions About the Steppenwolf 7 Tone

  1. What amp was Steppenwolf 7 recorded with?

    Every one of the Steppenwolf 7 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.

  2. What guitar was used on Steppenwolf 7?

    The Stratocaster (modern equivalent: Fender American Professional II Stratocaster) appears on the most Steppenwolf 7 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.

  3. What amp settings do I need for the Steppenwolf 7 sound?

    Across the 3 guitar tracks from Steppenwolf 7 we've catalogued, the median is gain 4 (range 4–4), with bass 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.

  4. How many Steppenwolf 7 songs can I dial in here?

    ToneMirror has 3 tracks from Steppenwolf 7 broken down, including "Ball Crusher" and "Hippo Stomp". Each carries the original amp settings, pickup position, tuning, and pedal chain, plus a per-rig adaptation for your own gear.

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