How to Dial In "Kirche" by Böhse Onkelz - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Kirche"
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 E.I.N.S. (1996). E.I.N.S. (German for "O.N.E.") is the twelfth album by German rock band Böhse Onkelz, released on 23 October 1996 by Virgin Schallplatten. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s through a Marshall JCM900 4100 Dual Reverb, the nearest rig we use for Böhse Onkelz's other songs, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Kirche" Tone
What guitar did Böhse Onkelz use on "Kirche"?
The guitar on "Kirche" (released 1996) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Kirche" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Presence 6, 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 "Kirche" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Kirche" 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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