How to Dial In "Let's Get the Party Started" by Tom Morello - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Let's Get the Party Started"
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 Atlas Underground Fire (2021). The Atlas Underground Fire is the second collaborative album by American rock musician Tom Morello, released on 15 October 2021 by Mom + Pop Music. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender Tom Morello Stratocaster through a Marshall JCM800 2203, a common rig for this kind of sound, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Let's Get the Party Started" Tone
What guitar did Tom Morello use on "Let's Get the Party Started"?
The guitar on "Let's Get the Party Started" (released 2021) isn't documented; the Fender Tom Morello Stratocaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Let's Get the Party Started" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7.5, Bass 6, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, Volume 7.5. 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 "Let's Get the Party Started" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Let's Get the Party Started" 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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