How to Dial In "Groove Machine" by King's X - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Groove Machine"
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 Tape Head (1998). Tape Head is the seventh studio album by American rock band King's X, released in 1998 via Metal Blade Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the nearest rig we use for King's X's other songs, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Groove Machine" Tone
What guitar did King's X use on "Groove Machine"?
The guitar on "Groove Machine" (released 1998) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Groove Machine" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6, Bass 6, Mid 5, Treble 6, 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 "Groove Machine" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Groove Machine" 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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