How to Dial In "Suffer the Masses" by Flotsam and Jetsam - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Suffer the Masses"
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 When the Storm Comes Down (1990). When the Storm Comes Down is the third studio album by thrash metal band Flotsam and Jetsam, released on 1 May 1990 by MCA Records. The album's personnel list credits Edward Carlson and Michael Gilbert with guitars. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Jackson USA Select Randy Rhoads RR1 through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the nearest rig we use for Flotsam and Jetsam's other songs, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Suffer the Masses" Tone
What guitar did Flotsam and Jetsam use on "Suffer the Masses"?
The guitar on "Suffer the Masses" (released 1990) isn't documented; the Jackson USA Select Randy Rhoads RR1 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Suffer the Masses" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7, Bass 6, Mid 5, Treble 6, Presence 6, Volume 8. 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 "Suffer the Masses" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Suffer the Masses" 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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