How to Dial In "Annihilate This Week" by Black Flag - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Annihilate This Week"
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 Loose Nut (1985). Loose Nut is the fifth studio album by American band Black Flag, released in 1985 by SST Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson SG Standard through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the rig we use for Black Flag's other songs from Loose Nut, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Annihilate This Week" Tone
What guitar did Black Flag use on "Annihilate This Week"?
The guitar on "Annihilate This Week" (released 1985) isn't documented; the Gibson SG Standard above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Annihilate This Week" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 8, Bass 6, Mid 5.5, Treble 6.5, 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 "Annihilate This Week" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Annihilate This Week" 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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