How to Dial In "The Ripper" by The Used - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "The Ripper"
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 Lies for the Liars (2007). Lies for the Liars is the third studio album by American rock band the Used. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson SG Standard through a Marshall JCM2000 DSL100, the rig we use for The Used's other songs from Lies for the Liars, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "The Ripper" Tone
What guitar did The Used use on "The Ripper"?
The guitar on "The Ripper" (released 2007) isn't documented; the Gibson SG Standard above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "The Ripper" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7, Bass 6, Mid 5.5, 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 Ripper" 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 Ripper" 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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