How to Dial In "Big News II" by Clutch - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Big News II"
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 Clutch (1995). Clutch is the second full-length album by American rock band Clutch, released on 9 May 1995 by East West Records. The album's personnel list credits Tim Sult with guitar. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson SG Standard through an Orange OR120 (Vintage), the rig we use for Clutch's other songs from Clutch, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Big News II" Tone
What guitar did Clutch use on "Big News II"?
The guitar on "Big News II" (released 1995) isn't documented; the Gibson SG Standard above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Big News II" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6.5, Bass 6, Mid 5.5, Treble 5.5, 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 "Big News II" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Big News II" 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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