How to Dial In "The Man with X-Ray Eyes" by Bauhaus - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "The Man with X-Ray Eyes"
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 Mask (1981). Mask is the second studio album by English gothic rock band Bauhaus. It was released on 16 October 1981 by record label Beggars Banquet, their first album on the label. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gretsch G6136T White Falcon through a Vox AC30HW2X Hand-Wired, the rig we use for Bauhaus' other songs from Mask, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "The Man with X-Ray Eyes" Tone
What guitar did Bauhaus use on "The Man with X-Ray Eyes"?
The guitar on "The Man with X-Ray Eyes" (released 1981) isn't documented; the Gretsch G6136T White Falcon above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "The Man with X-Ray Eyes" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 6.5, 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 Man with X-Ray Eyes" 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 Man with X-Ray Eyes" 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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