How to Dial In "(In the Wake of) The Swollen Goat" by Clutch - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "(In the Wake of) The Swollen Goat"
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 Blast Tyrant (2004). Blast Tyrant is the sixth full-length studio album by American rock band Clutch and was released March 23, 2004. 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 Blast Tyrant, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "(In the Wake of) The Swollen Goat" Tone
What guitar did Clutch use on "(In the Wake of) The Swollen Goat"?
The guitar on "(In the Wake of) The Swollen Goat" (released 2004) 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 "(In the Wake of) The Swollen Goat" 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 "(In the Wake of) The Swollen Goat" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "(In the Wake of) The Swollen Goat" 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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