How to Dial In "Jesus Rode a Harley" by Ugly Kid Joe - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Jesus Rode a Harley"
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 Menace to Sobriety (1995). Menace to Sobriety is the second studio album by American rock band Ugly Kid Joe, released on June 13, 1995 by Mercury Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the rig we use for Ugly Kid Joe's other songs from Menace to Sobriety, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Jesus Rode a Harley" Tone
What guitar did Ugly Kid Joe use on "Jesus Rode a Harley"?
The guitar on "Jesus Rode a Harley" (released 1995) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Jesus Rode a Harley" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6.5, Bass 5.5, Mid 6, 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 "Jesus Rode a Harley" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Jesus Rode a Harley" 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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