How to Dial In "Slave Me" by Scorpions - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Slave Me"
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 Sting in the Tail (2010). Sting in the Tail is a studio album by the German hard rock band Scorpions, released on 19 March 2010 by Sony Music. The album's personnel list credits Rudolf Schenker and Matthias Jabs with guitars. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson Flying V through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the rig we use for Scorpions' other songs from Sting in the Tail, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Slave Me" Tone
What guitar did Scorpions use on "Slave Me"?
The guitar on "Slave Me" (released 2010) isn't documented; the Gibson Flying V above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Slave Me" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7, Bass 5.5, 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 "Slave Me" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Slave Me" 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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