How to Dial In "Walk a Crooked Mile" by Motörhead - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Walk a Crooked Mile"
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 Hammered (2002). Hammered is a studio album by the English heavy metal band Motörhead, released on 9 April 2002 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 Hammered, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Walk a Crooked Mile" Tone
What guitar did Motörhead use on "Walk a Crooked Mile"?
The guitar on "Walk a Crooked Mile" (released 2002) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Custom above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Walk a Crooked Mile" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7.5, 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 "Walk a Crooked Mile" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Walk a Crooked Mile" 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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