How to Dial In "Separate Kingdom" by Fu Manchu - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Separate Kingdom"
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 California Crossing (2001). California Crossing is the seventh studio album by American stoner rock band Fu Manchu, released on October 23, 2001, by Mammoth Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson SG Standard through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the rig we use for Fu Manchu's other songs from California Crossing, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Separate Kingdom" Tone
What guitar did Fu Manchu use on "Separate Kingdom"?
The guitar on "Separate Kingdom" (released 2001) isn't documented; the Gibson SG Standard above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Separate Kingdom" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7, Bass 6, Mid 5, Treble 5, Presence 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 "Separate Kingdom" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Separate Kingdom" 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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