How to Dial In "The Miracle" by Suicidal Tendencies - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "The Miracle"
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 How Will I Laugh Tomorrow When I Can't Even Smile Today (1988). How Will I Laugh Tomorrow When I Can't Even Smile Today is the third studio album by American crossover thrash band Suicidal Tendencies, released on 13 September 1988 by Epic Records. The album's personnel list credits Rocky George on lead guitar and Mike Clark on rhythm guitar. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so an Ibanez RG550 Genesis through a Mesa Boogie Mark III, the rig we use for Suicidal Tendencies' other songs from How Will I Laugh Tomorrow When I Can't Even Smile Today, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "The Miracle" Tone
What guitar did Suicidal Tendencies use on "The Miracle"?
The guitar on "The Miracle" (released 1988) isn't documented; the Ibanez RG550 Genesis above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "The Miracle" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7.5, 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 "The Miracle" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "The Miracle" 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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