How to Dial In "Neighborhood Threat" by Iggy Pop - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Neighborhood Threat"
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 Lust for Life (1977), the second Iggy Pop and David Bowie record from Berlin. The guitar is a loud, raw, driven rock sound. No source available here confirms the exact guitar and amp on this recording, so a Les Paul through a JCM800 stands in. Use the bridge pickup with a hard rock crunch with the mids forward. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "Neighborhood Threat" Tone
What guitar did Iggy Pop use on "Neighborhood Threat"?
The guitar on "Neighborhood Threat" (released 1977) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Neighborhood Threat" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6, Bass 5, Mid 6.5, 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 "Neighborhood Threat" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Neighborhood Threat" 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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