How to Dial In "I Shot the Devil" by Suicidal Tendencies - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "I Shot the Devil"
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 Suicidal Tendencies (1983). Suicidal Tendencies is the debut studio album by American crossover thrash band Suicidal Tendencies, released on July 5, 1983 through Frontier Records. The album's article says the song was originally entitled "I Shot Reagan". No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Jackson Pro Series Soloist SL2 through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the rig we use for Suicidal Tendencies' other songs from Suicidal Tendencies, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "I Shot the Devil" Tone
What guitar did Suicidal Tendencies use on "I Shot the Devil"?
The guitar on "I Shot the Devil" (released 1983) isn't documented; the Jackson Pro Series Soloist SL2 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "I Shot the Devil" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, 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 "I Shot the Devil" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "I Shot the Devil" 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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