How to Dial In "Dead in Hollywood" by Murderdolls - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Dead in Hollywood"
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 Beyond the Valley of the Murderdolls (2002). Beyond the Valley of the Murderdolls is the debut studio album by American horror punk supergroup Murderdolls, released on August 20, 2002 by Roadrunner. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the rig we use for Murderdolls' other songs from Beyond the Valley of the Murderdolls, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Dead in Hollywood" Tone
What guitar did Murderdolls use on "Dead in Hollywood"?
The guitar on "Dead in Hollywood" (released 2002) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Dead in Hollywood" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 5.5, 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 "Dead in Hollywood" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Dead in Hollywood" 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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