How to Dial In "Hail to the Freaks" by Beatsteaks - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Hail to the Freaks"
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 .limbo messiah (2007). .limbo messiah is the fifth studio album by the German punk rock band Beatsteaks, released on 2 April 2007 by Warner Music. The album's personnel list credits Bernd Kurtzke on guitar. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson Les Paul Standard '50s through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the rig we use for Beatsteaks' other songs from .limbo messiah, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Hail to the Freaks" Tone
What guitar did Beatsteaks use on "Hail to the Freaks"?
The guitar on "Hail to the Freaks" (released 2007) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Standard '50s above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Hail to the Freaks" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5.5, Bass 5, Mid 6.5, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, Volume 6. 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 "Hail to the Freaks" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Hail to the Freaks" 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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