How to Dial In "Supernova Goes Pop" by Powerman 5000 - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Supernova Goes Pop"
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 Tonight the Stars Revolt! (1999). Tonight the Stars Revolt! is the second studio album and major label debut by American rock band Powerman 5000. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a PRS Custom 24 through a Peavey 5150, the rig we use for Powerman 5000's other songs from Tonight the Stars Revolt!, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Published transcriptions put it in drop C♯ (C♯ G♯ C♯ F♯ A♯ D♯), a half step below drop C.
Common Questions About the "Supernova Goes Pop" Tone
What guitar did Powerman 5000 use on "Supernova Goes Pop"?
The guitar on "Supernova Goes Pop" (released 1999) isn't documented; the PRS Custom 24 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. The track is in Drop C♯ (C♯ G♯ C♯ F♯ A♯ D♯), so retune before you dial anything in.
What amp settings does "Supernova Goes Pop" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 8, Bass 6, Mid 5.5, Treble 6, Presence 6, 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 "Supernova Goes Pop" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Supernova Goes Pop" 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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