How to Dial In "Black Boys on Mopeds" by Chevelle - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Black Boys on Mopeds"
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 Wonder What's Next (2002). Wonder What's Next is the second studio album by the American rock band Chevelle, released on October 8, 2002, by Epic Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a PRS Custom 24 through a Mesa Boogie Mark IV, the rig we use for Chevelle's other songs from Wonder What's Next, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Black Boys on Mopeds" Tone
What guitar did Chevelle use on "Black Boys on Mopeds"?
The guitar on "Black Boys on Mopeds" (released 2002) isn't documented; the PRS Custom 24 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Black Boys on Mopeds" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7, Bass 6, Mid 5, 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 "Black Boys on Mopeds" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Black Boys on Mopeds" 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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