How to Dial In "Holdin on to Black Metal" by My Morning Jacket - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Holdin on to Black Metal"
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 Circuital (2011). Circuital is the sixth studio album by American rock band My Morning Jacket. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson Flying V through a Fender '65 Twin Reverb Reissue, the rig we use for My Morning Jacket's other songs from Circuital, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Holdin on to Black Metal" Tone
What guitar did My Morning Jacket use on "Holdin on to Black Metal"?
The guitar on "Holdin on to Black Metal" (released 2011) isn't documented; the Gibson Flying V above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Holdin on to Black Metal" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5, Bass 5.5, Mid 6, Treble 6, 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 "Holdin on to Black Metal" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Holdin on to Black Metal" 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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