How to Dial In "Coming Down (Drug Tongue)" by The Cult - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Coming Down (Drug Tongue)"
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 The Cult (1994). The Cult is a studio album by the English rock band the Cult, released on 10 October 1994 by Beggars Banquet Records. The album's personnel list credits Billy Duffy with guitar. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson Les Paul Custom through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the rig we use for The Cult's other songs from The Cult, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Coming Down (Drug Tongue)" Tone
What guitar did The Cult use on "Coming Down (Drug Tongue)"?
The guitar on "Coming Down (Drug Tongue)" (released 1994) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Custom above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Coming Down (Drug Tongue)" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6.5, Bass 6, Mid 6.5, Treble 6.5, Presence 6.5, 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 "Coming Down (Drug Tongue)" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Coming Down (Drug Tongue)" 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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