How to Dial In "Reach for the Sky" by Ratt - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Reach for the Sky"
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 Out of the Cellar (1984). Out of the Cellar is the debut studio album by the American heavy metal band Ratt, released in 1984 by Atlantic Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Charvel Pro-Mod San Dimas Style 1 HH HT through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the rig we use for Ratt's other songs from Out of the Cellar, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Reach for the Sky" Tone
What guitar did Ratt use on "Reach for the Sky"?
The guitar on "Reach for the Sky" (released 1984) isn't documented; the Charvel Pro-Mod San Dimas Style 1 HH HT above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Reach for the Sky" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6, Bass 5, Mid 6, 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 "Reach for the Sky" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Reach for the Sky" 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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