How to Dial In "Hole Hearted" by Extreme - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Hole Hearted"
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 Extreme II: Pornograffitti (1990). Extreme II: Pornograffitti (also known as simply Pornograffitti) is the second studio album by the heavy metal band Extreme, released on August 7, 1990, through A&M Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Washburn N4 Nuno Bettencourt through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the rig we use for Extreme's other songs from Extreme II: Pornograffitti, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Hole Hearted" Tone
What guitar did Extreme use on "Hole Hearted"?
The guitar on "Hole Hearted" (released 1990) isn't documented; the Washburn N4 Nuno Bettencourt above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Hole Hearted" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7, Bass 5.5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, 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 "Hole Hearted" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Hole Hearted" 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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