How to Dial In "Zero Zero" by Gerard Way - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Zero Zero"
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 Hesitant Alien (2014). Hesitant Alien is the debut solo studio album by Gerard Way, lead singer of the American rock band My Chemical Romance, released in the US on September 29, 2014, and on September 30 worldwide. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Professional II Stratocaster through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the rig we use for Gerard Way's other songs from Hesitant Alien, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Zero Zero" Tone
What guitar did Gerard Way use on "Zero Zero"?
The guitar on "Zero Zero" (released 2014) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Stratocaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Zero Zero" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5.5, Bass 5, Mid 5.5, Treble 6.5, Presence 5.5, Volume 6.5. 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 "Zero Zero" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Zero Zero" 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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