How to Dial In "Don't Let Daddy Kiss Me" by Motörhead - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Don't Let Daddy Kiss Me"
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 Bastards (1993). A gritty, mid-paced hard-rock track in Motörhead's raw, loud style. No source available here confirms the exact guitar and amp on this recording, so a Gibson Les Paul Custom through a Marshall JMP 2203 Master Volume stands in. Use the bridge pickup and set the amp for a classic hard-rock crunch. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "Don't Let Daddy Kiss Me" Tone
What guitar did Motörhead use on "Don't Let Daddy Kiss Me"?
The guitar on "Don't Let Daddy Kiss Me" (released 1993) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Custom above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Don't Let Daddy Kiss Me" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6.5, Bass 6, Mid 5.5, 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 "Don't Let Daddy Kiss Me" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Don't Let Daddy Kiss Me" 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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