How to Dial In "Dead Men Tell No Tales" by Motörhead - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Dead Men Tell No Tales"
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 Bomber (1979). Bomber is the third studio album by the English rock band Motörhead. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson Les Paul Deluxe through a Marshall 1959SLP Plexi Super Lead Reissue, the rig we use for Motörhead's other songs from Bomber, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Dead Men Tell No Tales" Tone
What guitar did Motörhead use on "Dead Men Tell No Tales"?
The guitar on "Dead Men Tell No Tales" (released 1979) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Deluxe above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Dead Men Tell No Tales" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7, Bass 4.5, Mid 6.5, Treble 7.5, Presence 7, 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 "Dead Men Tell No Tales" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Dead Men Tell No Tales" 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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