How to Dial In "Negative Pollution" by Crowbar - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Negative Pollution"
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 Crowbar (1993). Crowbar is a studio album by the American sludge metal band Crowbar, released on 12 October 1993 by Pavement Music. The album's personnel list credits Kirk Windstein and Matt Thomas on guitar. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the rig we use for Crowbar's other songs from Crowbar, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Negative Pollution" Tone
What guitar did Crowbar use on "Negative Pollution"?
The guitar on "Negative Pollution" (released 1993) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Negative Pollution" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7, Bass 6, Mid 5, Treble 5, Presence 5, Volume 8. 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 "Negative Pollution" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Negative Pollution" 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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