How to Dial In "Back for the Attack" by Dokken - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Back for the Attack"
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 Back for the Attack (1987). Back for the Attack is the fourth studio album by American heavy metal band Dokken, released on November 2, 1987, through Elektra Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so an ESP Kamikaze-1 through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the rig we use for Dokken's other songs from Back for the Attack, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Back for the Attack" Tone
What guitar did Dokken use on "Back for the Attack"?
The guitar on "Back for the Attack" (released 1987) isn't documented; the ESP Kamikaze-1 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Back for the Attack" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 8, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, 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 "Back for the Attack" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Back for the Attack" 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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