How to Dial In "Mother Machine Gun" by Mushroomhead - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Mother Machine Gun"
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 XIII (2003). XIII is the fourth studio album by American heavy metal band Mushroomhead, released on 14 October 2003 by Universal Records. The album's personnel list credits Marko "Bronson" Vukcevich and Gravy with guitars. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so an Ibanez RG7421 through a Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier, the nearest rig we use for Mushroomhead's other songs, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Mother Machine Gun" Tone
What guitar did Mushroomhead use on "Mother Machine Gun"?
The guitar on "Mother Machine Gun" (released 2003) isn't documented; the Ibanez RG7421 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Mother Machine Gun" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7.5, Bass 7, Mid 5, Treble 6, 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 "Mother Machine Gun" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Mother Machine Gun" 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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