How to Dial In "Teach You How to Sing the Blues" by Motörhead - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Teach You How to Sing the Blues"
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 Motörizer (2008). Motörizer is a studio album by the English heavy metal band Motörhead, released on 26 August 2008 by SPV/Steamhammer. The album's personnel list credits Phil Campbell with guitars. 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 rig we use for Motörhead's other songs from Motörizer, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Teach You How to Sing the Blues" Tone
What guitar did Motörhead use on "Teach You How to Sing the Blues"?
The guitar on "Teach You How to Sing the Blues" (released 2008) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Custom above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Teach You How to Sing the Blues" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7.5, Bass 5.5, Mid 6.5, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, 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 "Teach You How to Sing the Blues" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Teach You How to Sing the Blues" 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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