How to Dial In "Over Your Shoulder" by Motörhead - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Over Your Shoulder"
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 Sacrifice (1995). Raw, driving rock and roll with a gritty crunch. 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 to a medium-gain crunch. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "Over Your Shoulder" Tone
What guitar did Motörhead use on "Over Your Shoulder"?
The guitar on "Over Your Shoulder" (released 1995) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Custom above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Over Your Shoulder" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6.5, Bass 5.5, Mid 6.5, Treble 7, Presence 6.5, 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 "Over Your Shoulder" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Over Your Shoulder" 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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