How to Dial In "Snail Hook" by Orange Goblin - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Snail Hook"
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 Time Travelling Blues (1999). Time Travelling Blues is the second studio album by English stoner metal band Orange Goblin, released in 1998 on Rise Above Records and The Music Cartel. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson SG Standard through an Orange OR120 (Vintage), the rig we use for Orange Goblin's other songs from Time Travelling Blues, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Snail Hook" Tone
What guitar did Orange Goblin use on "Snail Hook"?
The guitar on "Snail Hook" (released 1999) isn't documented; the Gibson SG Standard above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Snail Hook" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7, Bass 6, Mid 5, Treble 5, Presence 6, Volume 7. 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 "Snail Hook" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Snail Hook" 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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