How to Dial In "The Passenger" by Volbeat - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "The Passenger"
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 Servant of the Mind (2021). Servant of the Mind is the eighth studio album by Danish rock band Volbeat. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gretsch G6136T White Falcon through a Peavey 6505+, the rig we use for Volbeat's other songs from Servant of the Mind, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "The Passenger" Tone
What guitar did Volbeat use on "The Passenger"?
The guitar on "The Passenger" (released 2021) isn't documented; the Gretsch G6136T White Falcon above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "The Passenger" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7.5, Bass 6.5, Mid 5.5, 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 "The Passenger" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "The Passenger" 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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