How to Dial In "To the Nines" by Only Crime - Guitar Tone Settings
What Only Crime Actually Used on "To the Nines"
Original Knob Positions, Pickup, and Tuning
Where to set the knobs for this tone. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale.
These numbers are for a Marshall JCM900 4100 Dual Reverb. On your amp, they won't sound the same.
Get the settings for my ampHow the artist had their guitar configured for this take.
Bill Stevenson/Bad Religion side project, tight and aggressive melodic hardcore.
Common Questions About the "To the Nines" Tone
What guitar did Only Crime use on "To the Nines"?
Only Crime tracked "To the Nines" on a Gibson SG Standard (released 2004). Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "To the Nines" need?
On Marshall JCM900 4100 Dual Reverb: Gain 7, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 7, Presence 7, 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 "To the Nines" without a Marshall JCM900 4100 Dual Reverb?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the original recipe above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "To the Nines" 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.
What pedals are on "To the Nines"?
The original signal chain for "To the Nines" runs through Boss DS-1. Whether you own those exact units or close substitutes, ToneMirror maps the pedal voicings onto the pedalboard you actually have.
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