How to Dial In "Generation Swine" by Mötley Crüe - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Generation Swine"
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 Generation Swine (1997). A heavy, industrial-tinged hard-rock track with thick rhythm guitars. Nothing published ties a rig to this song, so a Gibson Les Paul Custom into a Marshall JCM800 2203 stands in. Set the gain high with a tight low end on the bridge pickup. The rest of the album is in Drop C, so that is assumed here.
Common Questions About the "Generation Swine" Tone
What guitar did Mötley Crüe use on "Generation Swine"?
The guitar on "Generation Swine" (released 1997) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Custom above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. The track is in Drop C (C G C F A D), so retune before you dial anything in.
What amp settings does "Generation Swine" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7.5, Bass 6, Mid 5, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, 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 "Generation Swine" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Generation Swine" 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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