How to Dial In "Over the Edge" by The Wipers - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Over the Edge"
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 Over the Edge (1983). Over the Edge is the third studio album by the American punk rock band Wipers, released in 1983. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender Player Mustang through a Fender '65 Twin Reverb Reissue, the nearest rig we use for The Wipers' other songs, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Over the Edge" Tone
What guitar did The Wipers use on "Over the Edge"?
The guitar on "Over the Edge" (released 1983) isn't documented; the Fender Player Mustang above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Over the Edge" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6.5, Bass 5.5, Mid 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 "Over the Edge" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Over the Edge" 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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