How to Dial In "Downtown Money Waster" by The Black Crowes - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Downtown Money Waster"
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 Amorica (1994). Amorica is the third studio album by American rock band The Black Crowes. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s through a Marshall 1959SLP Plexi Super Lead Reissue, the rig we use for The Black Crowes' other songs from Amorica, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the neck pickup.
Common Questions About the "Downtown Money Waster" Tone
What guitar did The Black Crowes use on "Downtown Money Waster"?
The guitar on "Downtown Money Waster" (released 1994) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s above gets the sound. Pickup selector: neck pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Downtown Money Waster" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 4.5, Bass 5.5, Mid 6, Treble 6, 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 "Downtown Money Waster" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Downtown Money Waster" 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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