How to Dial In "Kopfüber in die Hölle" by Die Ärzte - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Kopfüber in die Hölle"
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 Die Bestie in Menschengestalt (1993). Die Bestie in Menschengestalt (German for "The beast in human form") is the fifth album by German rock band Die Ärzte. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Professional II Stratocaster through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the rig we use for Die Ärzte's other songs from Die Bestie in Menschengestalt, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Kopfüber in die Hölle" Tone
What guitar did Die Ärzte use on "Kopfüber in die Hölle"?
The guitar on "Kopfüber in die Hölle" (released 1993) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Stratocaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Kopfüber in die Hölle" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6, Bass 5, Mid 6.5, Treble 7, Presence 6.5, 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 "Kopfüber in die Hölle" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Kopfüber in die Hölle" 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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