How to Dial In "The Pepper Shake" by Greg Howe - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "The Pepper Shake"
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 Greg Howe (1988). Greg Howe is the first studio album by guitarist Greg Howe, released in 1988 by Shrapnel Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so an ESP E-II M-II Neck-Thru through a Fender The Twin, the rig we use for Greg Howe's other songs from Greg Howe, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Published transcriptions put it in E♭ standard (E♭ A♭ D♭ G♭ B♭ E♭), a half step below standard.
Common Questions About the "The Pepper Shake" Tone
What guitar did Greg Howe use on "The Pepper Shake"?
The guitar on "The Pepper Shake" (released 1988) isn't documented; the ESP E-II M-II Neck-Thru above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. The track is in E♭ Standard (E♭ A♭ D♭ G♭ B♭ E♭), so retune before you dial anything in.
What amp settings does "The Pepper Shake" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, Volume 6. 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 "The Pepper Shake" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "The Pepper Shake" 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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