How to Dial In "Jack the Ripper" by Motörhead - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Jack the Ripper"
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 March ör Die (1992). Their tenth studio album, produced by Peter Solley, it was released in July 1992 and is their second and last for WTG Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson Les Paul Custom through a Marshall JMP 2203 Master Volume, the nearest rig to the one documented for Motörhead, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Published transcriptions put it a half step down (E♭ standard).
Common Questions About the "Jack the Ripper" Tone
What guitar did Motörhead use on "Jack the Ripper"?
The guitar on "Jack the Ripper" (released 1992) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Custom above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. The track is in E♭ Standard (E♭ A♭ D♭ G♭ B♭ E♭), so retune before you dial anything in.
What amp settings does "Jack the Ripper" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7, Bass 5.5, Mid 6.5, Treble 7, Presence 6.5, Volume 7.5. 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 "Jack the Ripper" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Jack the Ripper" 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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