How to Dial In "The Melting Point of Wax" by Thrice - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "The Melting Point of Wax"
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 Artist in the Ambulance (2003). The Artist in the Ambulance is the third studio album by American rock band Thrice, released on 22 July 2003 by Island. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s through a Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier, the rig we use for Thrice's other songs from The Artist in the Ambulance, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "The Melting Point of Wax" Tone
What guitar did Thrice use on "The Melting Point of Wax"?
The guitar on "The Melting Point of Wax" (released 2003) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "The Melting Point of Wax" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6.5, Bass 5.5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, 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 "The Melting Point of Wax" 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 Melting Point of Wax" 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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