How to Dial In "Hail to the Chief" by Prophets of Rage - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Hail to the Chief"
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 Prophets of Rage (2017). Prophets of Rage is a 2017 studio album by Prophets of Rage. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender Tom Morello Stratocaster through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the rig we use for Prophets of Rage's other songs from Prophets of Rage, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Hail to the Chief" Tone
What guitar did Prophets of Rage use on "Hail to the Chief"?
The guitar on "Hail to the Chief" (released 2017) isn't documented; the Fender Tom Morello 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 "Hail to the Chief" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6.5, Bass 6, Mid 6.5, Treble 6.5, 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 "Hail to the Chief" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Hail to the Chief" 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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