How to Dial In "Holding On" by Stryper - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Holding On"
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 To Hell with the Devil (1986). To Hell with the Devil is the third studio album by the Christian metal band Stryper, released in 1986. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Jackson American Series Soloist SL3 through a Mesa Boogie Mark IIC+ Reissue, the rig we use for Stryper's other songs from To Hell with the Devil, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Holding On" Tone
What guitar did Stryper use on "Holding On"?
The guitar on "Holding On" (released 1986) isn't documented; the Jackson American Series Soloist SL3 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Holding On" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6.5, Bass 6, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 5.5, Volume 6.5. 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 "Holding On" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Holding On" 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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