How to Dial In "Love of the Masses" by Killing Joke - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Love of the Masses"
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 Brighter Than a Thousand Suns (1986). Brighter Than a Thousand Suns is the sixth studio album by English post-punk band Killing Joke, released on 10 November 1986 by E.G.. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson Custom Shop 1959 ES-330 Reissue through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the nearest rig we use for Killing Joke's other songs, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Love of the Masses" Tone
What guitar did Killing Joke use on "Love of the Masses"?
The guitar on "Love of the Masses" (released 1986) isn't documented; the Gibson Custom Shop 1959 ES-330 Reissue above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Love of the Masses" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 5, Presence 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 "Love of the Masses" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Love of the Masses" 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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