How to Dial In "Lied vom Scheitern" by Die Ärzte - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Lied vom Scheitern"
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 Jazz ist anders (2007). A melodic, mid-tempo punk-rock song with a bright, crunchy guitar. Equipboard lists old Marshall 1960AX 4x12 cabinets as Farin Urlaub's stage cabinets. The rig on this recording isn't documented, so a Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s into a Marshall JCM800 2203 stands in. Set a light-to-medium crunch on the bridge pickup and dig in harder for the louder sections. The rest of the album is in E♭ Standard, so that is assumed here.
Common Questions About the "Lied vom Scheitern" Tone
What guitar did Die Ärzte use on "Lied vom Scheitern"?
The guitar on "Lied vom Scheitern" (released 2007) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. The track is in E♭ Standard (E♭ A♭ D♭ G♭ B♭ E♭), so retune before you dial anything in.
What amp settings does "Lied vom Scheitern" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5, Bass 5.5, 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 "Lied vom Scheitern" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Lied vom Scheitern" 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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