How to Dial In "The Worm" by Audioslave - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "The Worm"
Suggested rig · the original isn't documented.
Knob Positions, Pickup, and Tuning
Where to set the knobs for this tone. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale.
On your amp, these numbers won't sound the same.
Get the settings for my ampHow the artist had their guitar configured for this take.
From Out of Exile (2005). A groove-heavy riff in Tom Morello's rhythmic, effects-driven style. No source available here confirms the exact guitar and amp on this recording, so a Fender Tom Morello Stratocaster through a Marshall JCM800 2203 stands in. Set the amp at a light crunch and use the bridge pickup. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "The Worm" Tone
What guitar did Audioslave use on "The Worm"?
The guitar on "The Worm" (released 2005) isn't documented; the Fender Tom Morello Stratocaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "The Worm" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5, Bass 5.5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Presence 5.5, Volume 7. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale; match them on your amp first, then nudge to taste. ToneMirror can translate these positions for whatever amp you actually own.
Can I play "The Worm" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "The Worm" tone on a Katana, a Helix, a tube combo, or anything else. The translation accounts for EQ curve, gain structure, and pickup type so the result actually sounds like the record, not just the same knob numbers on different gear.
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