How to Dial In "Irresistible Force" by Jane's Addiction - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Irresistible Force"
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 The Great Escape Artist (2011). Nothing published ties a rig to this song, so a PRS Custom 24 into a Marshall JCM800 2203 stands in. Set the gain high with a tight low end on the bridge pickup. The rest of the album is in Drop D, so that is assumed here.
Common Questions About the "Irresistible Force" Tone
What guitar did Jane's Addiction use on "Irresistible Force"?
The guitar on "Irresistible Force" (released 2011) isn't documented; the PRS Custom 24 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. The track is in Drop D (D A D G B E), so retune before you dial anything in.
What amp settings does "Irresistible Force" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7.5, Bass 6, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 6.5, Volume 7. 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 "Irresistible Force" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Irresistible Force" 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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