How to Dial In "Volcano Girls" by Veruca Salt - Guitar Tone Settings
The Gear Behind "Volcano Girls"
Original Knob Positions, Pickup, and Tuning
Where to set the knobs for this tone. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale.
These numbers are for an AC30. On your amp, they won't sound the same.
Get the settings for my ampHow the artist had their guitar configured for this take.
Nina Gordon's modified Gibson SG Melody Maker (tremolo removed, mini-humbuckers front and back) is her signature instrument, giving Veruca Salt's dual-guitar attack its bright, cutting edge on this single.
Common Questions About the "Volcano Girls" Tone
What guitar did Veruca Salt use on "Volcano Girls"?
Veruca Salt tracked "Volcano Girls" on a Gibson Melody Maker (released 1997). Pickup selector: single pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Volcano Girls" need?
On an AC30: Gain 6, Bass 5, Mid 5, 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 "Volcano Girls" without an AC30?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the original recipe above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Volcano Girls" 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.
What pedals are on "Volcano Girls"?
The Fulltone OCD V2 named above is a modern equivalent - it came out after the record. Whether you own those exact units or close substitutes, ToneMirror maps the pedal voicings onto the pedalboard you actually have.
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