Half Hour of Power Guitar Tone - Amp Settings for Every Track
Translate any Half Hour of Power track to your gear
Median knob positions across the 4 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
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6.5
- Volume
- 7
The Gear Behind Half Hour of Power
Every Half Hour of Power Tone You Can Dial In
- What I Believe
- Makes No DifferenceMarshall JCM800 2203
- Ride the Chariot to the Devil
- Second Chance for Max Headroom
4 of this record's tracks are broken down so far. Most popular first.
Common Questions About the Half Hour of Power Tone
What amp was Half Hour of Power recorded with?
Every one of the Half Hour of Power 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 Half Hour of Power?
The Les Paul (modern equivalent: Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s) appears on the most Half Hour of Power 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 Half Hour of Power sound?
Across the 4 guitar tracks from Half Hour of Power we've catalogued, the median is gain 6.5 (range 6–7), with bass 5, mid 6, treble 7 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 Half Hour of Power songs can I dial in here?
ToneMirror has 4 tracks from Half Hour of Power broken down, including "What I Believe" and "Makes No Difference". Each carries the original amp settings, pickup position, tuning, and pedal chain, plus a per-rig adaptation for your own gear.