How to Dial In "Self Pollution" by Marty Friedman - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Self Pollution"
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 Wall of Sound (2017). Wall of Sound is the twelfth studio album by the American guitarist Marty Friedman, released on August 4, 2017, through Prosthetic Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Jackson Pro Series Marty Friedman MF-1 through an Engl Marty Friedman 'Inferno' Signature, the rig we use for Marty Friedman's other songs from Wall of Sound, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Self Pollution" Tone
What guitar did Marty Friedman use on "Self Pollution"?
The guitar on "Self Pollution" (released 2017) isn't documented; the Jackson Pro Series Marty Friedman MF-1 (Signature) above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Self Pollution" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 6.5, 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 "Self Pollution" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Self Pollution" 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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