How to Dial In "Robbery, Assault and Battery" by Genesis - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Robbery, Assault and Battery"
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 A Trick of the Tail (1976). A Trick of the Tail is the seventh studio album by the English progressive rock band Genesis. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s through a Hiwatt DR103 Custom 100, the rig we use for Genesis' other songs from A Trick of the Tail, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Robbery, Assault and Battery" Tone
What guitar did Genesis use on "Robbery, Assault and Battery"?
The guitar on "Robbery, Assault and Battery" (released 1976) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Robbery, Assault and Battery" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5.5, Bass 5.5, 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 "Robbery, Assault and Battery" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Robbery, Assault and Battery" 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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