How to Dial In "Two 6's Upside Down" by Dropkick Murphys - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Two 6's Upside Down"
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 This Machine Still Kills Fascists (2022). A raucous, stomping punk song with crunchy power chords. A Mixdown interview says Tim Brennan's main recording guitar is a 1968 Gibson ES-345, which he used for most main parts on 11 Short Stories of Pain & Glory, and Wikipedia says James Lynch has used a Marshall JCM800 onstage and in the studio; nothing says which player is on this track. So a Gibson ES-345 into a Marshall JCM800 2203 stands in. Set a medium-high crunch on the bridge pickup and keep the low end tight. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "Two 6's Upside Down" Tone
What guitar did Dropkick Murphys use on "Two 6's Upside Down"?
The guitar on "Two 6's Upside Down" (released 2022) isn't documented; the Gibson ES-345 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Two 6's Upside Down" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6, 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 "Two 6's Upside Down" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Two 6's Upside Down" 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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