How to Dial In "Loving the Alien" by Velvet Revolver - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Loving the Alien"
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 Contraband (2004). Their debut studio album, produced by Josh Abraham, Velvet Revolver and Nick Raskulinecz and recorded between June and December 2003, it was released on June 8, 2004 through RCA Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson Slash 'Inspired By' Les Paul Standard through a Marshall Silver Jubilee 2555X, the nearest rig to the one documented for Velvet Revolver, stands in. Set the amp to a driven crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Loving the Alien" Tone
What guitar did Velvet Revolver use on "Loving the Alien"?
The guitar on "Loving the Alien" (released 2004) isn't documented; the Gibson Slash 'Inspired By' Les Paul 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 "Loving the Alien" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7, Bass 5.5, 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 "Loving the Alien" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Loving the Alien" 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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