How to Dial In "Zillion Dollar Sadist" by Turbonegro - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Zillion Dollar Sadist"
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 Apocalypse Dudes (1998). Apocalypse Dudes is the fourth album by the Norwegian band Turbonegro. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson SG Standard through an Orange Rockerverb 100 MkIII, the rig we use for Turbonegro's other songs from Apocalypse Dudes, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Zillion Dollar Sadist" Tone
What guitar did Turbonegro use on "Zillion Dollar Sadist"?
The guitar on "Zillion Dollar Sadist" (released 1998) isn't documented; the Gibson SG Standard above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Zillion Dollar Sadist" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6.5, Bass 6, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 5.5, Volume 8. 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 "Zillion Dollar Sadist" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Zillion Dollar Sadist" 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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