How to Dial In "Going to Hell" by The Brian Jonestown Massacre - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Going to Hell"
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 Strung Out in Heaven (1998). Strung Out in Heaven is the seventh studio album by American psychedelic rock band The Brian Jonestown Massacre, released on June 23, 1998 by TVT. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Rickenbacker 360 through a Vox AC30 C2, the nearest rig we use for The Brian Jonestown Massacre's other songs, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Going to Hell" Tone
What guitar did The Brian Jonestown Massacre use on "Going to Hell"?
The guitar on "Going to Hell" (released 1998) isn't documented; the Rickenbacker 360 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Going to Hell" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 2, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 6.5, Presence 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 "Going to Hell" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Going to Hell" 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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