How to Dial In "Bigger Hole to Fill" by The Hives - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Bigger Hole to Fill"
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 Black and White Album (2007). The Black and White Album is the fourth studio album by Swedish rock band the Hives, released on 8 October 2007 through A&M/Octone and Polydor Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fano Alt de Facto SP6 through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the rig we use for The Hives' other songs from The Black and White Album, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Bigger Hole to Fill" Tone
What guitar did The Hives use on "Bigger Hole to Fill"?
The guitar on "Bigger Hole to Fill" (released 2007) isn't documented; the Fano Alt de Facto SP6 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Bigger Hole to Fill" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6.5, 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 "Bigger Hole to Fill" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Bigger Hole to Fill" 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.
More Tones You Can Dial In
Tone references for "Bigger Hole to Fill" by The Hives are provided for educational use. ToneMirror is not affiliated with the artists or labels referenced.