How to Dial In "Drink to the Dead" by Clutch - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Drink to the Dead"
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 Pure Rock Fury (2001). Pure Rock Fury is the fifth album by American rock band Clutch, released on March 13, 2001, and is their only album release with Atlantic Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson SG Standard through an Orange OR120, the rig we use for Clutch's other songs from Pure Rock Fury, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Drink to the Dead" Tone
What guitar did Clutch use on "Drink to the Dead"?
The guitar on "Drink to the Dead" (released 2001) isn't documented; the Gibson SG Standard above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Drink to the Dead" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6.5, Bass 6, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, 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 "Drink to the Dead" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Drink to the Dead" 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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