How to Dial In "Signs of Infinite Power" by Fu Manchu - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Signs of Infinite Power"
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 Signs of Infinite Power (2009). Signs of Infinite Power is the tenth studio album by American stoner rock band Fu Manchu, released on 20 October 2009 by Century Media Records. The album's personnel list credits Scott Hill and Bob Balch with guitar. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson SG Standard through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the nearest rig we use for Fu Manchu's other songs, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Signs of Infinite Power" Tone
What guitar did Fu Manchu use on "Signs of Infinite Power"?
The guitar on "Signs of Infinite Power" (released 2009) isn't documented; the Gibson SG Standard above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Signs of Infinite Power" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 8, Bass 6, Mid 5, Treble 5, 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 "Signs of Infinite Power" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Signs of Infinite Power" 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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