How to Dial In "Broken Hands" by Mudhoney - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Broken Hands"
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 Every Good Boy Deserves Fudge (1991). Every Good Boy Deserves Fudge is the second studio album by American rock band Mudhoney. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Guild Starfire IV ST through a Fender Bassman 100 (Silverface, Vintage), the rig we use for Mudhoney's other songs from Every Good Boy Deserves Fudge, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Broken Hands" Tone
What guitar did Mudhoney use on "Broken Hands"?
The guitar on "Broken Hands" (released 1991) isn't documented; the Guild Starfire IV ST above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Broken Hands" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, Volume 6.5. 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 "Broken Hands" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Broken Hands" 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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