How to Dial In "Noble Savage" by Clutch - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Noble Savage"
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 Psychic Warfare (2015). Psychic Warfare is the eleventh studio album by the band Clutch. It was released on October 2, 2015, through the band's own label Weathermaker Music. 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 Psychic Warfare, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Noble Savage" Tone
What guitar did Clutch use on "Noble Savage"?
The guitar on "Noble Savage" (released 2015) 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 "Noble Savage" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6.5, Bass 6, Mid 6.5, 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 "Noble Savage" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Noble Savage" 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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