How to Dial In "Tilt" by Greg Howe - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Tilt"
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 Tilt (1995). Tilt is a collaborative studio album by guitarists Greg Howe and Richie Kotzen, released in 1995 by Shrapnel Records. The album's personnel list credits Greg Howe on the left stereo channel and Richie Kotzen on the right. 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 (Red Knob), the nearest rig we use for Greg Howe's other songs, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Tilt" Tone
What guitar did Greg Howe use on "Tilt"?
The guitar on "Tilt" (released 1995) isn't documented; the ESP E-II M-II Neck-Thru above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Tilt" 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 "Tilt" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Tilt" 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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