How to Dial In "Rock and Roll (In a Black Hole)" by Rob Zombie - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Rock and Roll (In a Black Hole)"
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 Venomous Rat Regeneration Vendor (2013). A heavy, stomping industrial-metal track with a thick, grinding riff and a squealing lead. No source available here confirms the exact guitar and amp on this recording, so a Fender John 5 Ghost Telecaster through a Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier stands in. Use the bridge pickup and set the amp for a tight, high-gain tone. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "Rock and Roll (In a Black Hole)" Tone
What guitar did Rob Zombie use on "Rock and Roll (In a Black Hole)"?
The guitar on "Rock and Roll (In a Black Hole)" (released 2013) isn't documented; the Fender John 5 Ghost Telecaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Rock and Roll (In a Black Hole)" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7, Bass 6, Mid 4.5, Treble 6.5, Presence 6.5, Volume 7.5. 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 "Rock and Roll (In a Black Hole)" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Rock and Roll (In a Black Hole)" 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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