How to Dial In "Walking in the Great Shining Path of Monster Trucks" by Clutch - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Walking in the Great Shining Path of Monster Trucks"
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 Transnational Speedway League: Anthems, Anecdotes and Undeniable Truths (1993). Transnational Speedway League: Anthems, Anecdotes and Undeniable Truths (often shorted to Transnational Speedway League) is the debut studio album by American hard rock band Clutch. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson SG Standard through an Orange OR120, the nearest rig we use for Clutch's other songs, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Walking in the Great Shining Path of Monster Trucks" Tone
What guitar did Clutch use on "Walking in the Great Shining Path of Monster Trucks"?
The guitar on "Walking in the Great Shining Path of Monster Trucks" (released 1993) 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 "Walking in the Great Shining Path of Monster Trucks" 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 "Walking in the Great Shining Path of Monster Trucks" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Walking in the Great Shining Path of Monster Trucks" 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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