How to Dial In "Crop Circle" by Monster Magnet - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Crop Circle"
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 Powertrip (1998). Powertrip is the fourth studio album by American rock band Monster Magnet, released on June 16, 1998. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson Les Paul Standard '50s through an Orange Rockerverb 50 MkIII, the rig we use for Monster Magnet's other songs from Powertrip, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Crop Circle" Tone
What guitar did Monster Magnet use on "Crop Circle"?
The guitar on "Crop Circle" (released 1998) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Standard '50s above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Crop Circle" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6.5, Bass 6, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, Volume 6.5. 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 "Crop Circle" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Crop Circle" 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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