How to Dial In "Zzyzx Rd." by Stone Sour - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Zzyzx Rd."
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 Come What(ever) May (2006). A mid-tempo alternative-metal track with a heavy riff and a melodic chorus. No source available here confirms the exact guitar and amp on this recording, so a Fender Jim Root Stratocaster 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 "Zzyzx Rd." Tone
What guitar did Stone Sour use on "Zzyzx Rd."?
The guitar on "Zzyzx Rd." (released 2006) isn't documented; the Fender Jim Root Stratocaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Zzyzx Rd." 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 "Zzyzx Rd." without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Zzyzx Rd." 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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