How to Dial In "Monsters of Rock" by Judas Priest - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Monsters of Rock"
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 Ram It Down (1988). Produced by Tom Allom at Ibiza Sound and Puk Recording Studios between December 1987 and March 1988, with Glenn Tipton and K. K. Downing on guitars. Tipton, Halford and Downing wrote it (5:30) for the earlier Twin Turbos double-album plan, and Downing takes the lead guitar part. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Hamer Standard through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the nearest rig to the one Judas Priest is documented with, stands in. Set the amp at a driven crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Monsters of Rock" Tone
What guitar did Judas Priest use on "Monsters of Rock"?
The guitar on "Monsters of Rock" (released 1988) isn't documented; the Hamer Standard above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Monsters of Rock" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7.5, Presence 7, 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 "Monsters of Rock" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Monsters of Rock" 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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