How to Dial In "Total Invasion" by Killing Joke - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Total Invasion"
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 Killing Joke (2003). Killing Joke (also known as Killing Joke 2003) is the eleventh studio album by English rock band Killing Joke, released on 28 July 2003 through Zuma Recordings. 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 rig we use for Killing Joke's other songs from Killing Joke, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup. Published transcriptions put it in D standard (D G C F A D), a whole step below standard.
Common Questions About the "Total Invasion" Tone
What guitar did Killing Joke use on "Total Invasion"?
The guitar on "Total Invasion" (released 2003) isn't documented; the Gibson Custom Shop 1959 ES-330 Reissue above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. The track is in D Standard (D G C F A D), so retune before you dial anything in.
What amp settings does "Total Invasion" 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 "Total Invasion" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Total Invasion" 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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