How to Dial In "500 Channels" by Choking Victim - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "500 Channels"
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 No Gods, No Managers (1999). No Gods / No Managers is the only studio album and final release by American skapunk band Choking Victim. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender Player Telecaster through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the rig we use for Choking Victim's other songs from No Gods, No Managers, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "500 Channels" Tone
What guitar did Choking Victim use on "500 Channels"?
The guitar on "500 Channels" (released 1999) isn't documented; the Fender Player Telecaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "500 Channels" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 3, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 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 "500 Channels" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "500 Channels" 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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