How to Dial In "Fire and Brimstone" by Link Wray - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Fire and Brimstone"
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 Link Wray (1971). Link Wray is the 1971 album by pioneering guitarist Link Wray. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Danelectro '59M NOS+ through a Fender '59 Bassman LTD Reissue, the nearest rig we use for Link Wray's other songs, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Published transcriptions put it in E♭ standard (E♭ A♭ D♭ G♭ B♭ E♭), a half step below standard.
Common Questions About the "Fire and Brimstone" Tone
What guitar did Link Wray use on "Fire and Brimstone"?
The guitar on "Fire and Brimstone" (released 1971) isn't documented; the Danelectro '59M NOS+ above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. The track is in E♭ Standard (E♭ A♭ D♭ G♭ B♭ E♭), so retune before you dial anything in.
What amp settings does "Fire and Brimstone" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6.5, Bass 6, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, Volume 8. 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 "Fire and Brimstone" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Fire and Brimstone" 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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