How to Dial In "I'm Not Jesus" by Ramones - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "I'm Not Jesus"
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 Halfway to Sanity (1987). Halfway to Sanity is the tenth studio album by the American punk rock band Ramones, and their last album to feature drummer Richie Ramone. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Mosrite Ventures II through a Marshall 1959SLP Plexi Super Lead Reissue, the rig we use for Ramones' other songs from Halfway to Sanity, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "I'm Not Jesus" Tone
What guitar did Ramones use on "I'm Not Jesus"?
The guitar on "I'm Not Jesus" (released 1987) isn't documented; the Mosrite Ventures II above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "I'm Not Jesus" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7, Bass 5.5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, 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 "I'm Not Jesus" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "I'm Not Jesus" 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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