How to Dial In "Whorehouse Blues" by Motörhead - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Whorehouse 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 Inferno (2004). Inferno is the seventeenth studio album by British rock band Motörhead, released on 22 June 2004. 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 Inferno, stands in. Set the amp to a saturated high-gain setting and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Whorehouse Blues" Tone
What guitar did Motörhead use on "Whorehouse Blues"?
The guitar on "Whorehouse Blues" (released 2004) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Custom above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Whorehouse Blues" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 8.5, Bass 6, 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 "Whorehouse 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 "Whorehouse 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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