How to Dial In "The Heckler" by Primus - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "The Heckler"
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 Antipop (1999). Antipop is the sixth studio album by American rock band Primus. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Vintage II 1973 Stratocaster through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the rig we use for Primus' other songs from Antipop, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "The Heckler" Tone
What guitar did Primus use on "The Heckler"?
The guitar on "The Heckler" (released 1999) isn't documented; the Fender American Vintage II 1973 Stratocaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "The Heckler" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6.5, Bass 5, Mid 5.5, Treble 7, Presence 6.5, 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 "The Heckler" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "The Heckler" 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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