How to Dial In "Bochum" by Herbert Grönemeyer - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Bochum"
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 4630 Bochum (1984). 4630 Bochum is the fifth studio album by German rock/pop singer Herbert Grönemeyer, released on 11 May 1984 by EMI. The album's personnel list credits Jakob Hansonis and Gaggy Mrozeck with guitars. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson ES-335 through a Fender Deluxe Reverb (Blackface), the rig we use for Herbert Grönemeyer's other songs from 4630 Bochum, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Bochum" Tone
What guitar did Herbert Grönemeyer use on "Bochum"?
The guitar on "Bochum" (released 1984) isn't documented; the Gibson ES-335 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Bochum" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 3, Bass 5, Mid 5.5, Treble 6, Presence 4.5, Volume 5.5. 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 "Bochum" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Bochum" 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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