Boss GX-10 settings
Mutmacher settings for Boss GX-10
Kärbholz · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Kärbholz "Mutmacher" riff tone on a Boss GX-10, use the X-Titan amp model on the lead channel, then set Gain 5.5, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 8-10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Gretsch G5220 Electromatic Jet BT Single-Cut with V-Stoptail · updated 2026-11-09
- Amp model
- X-Titan
- Channel
- Lead
- Cab
- 4x12 closed back
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8-10 · Volume 10
Boss GX-10 knobs
- Gain
- 5.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 5
Amp block
- Drive
- 7
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 4
- Treble
- 6
- Presence
- 6
- Original drive
- 7
Effects chain
- 1overdriveT-ScreamGain 6 · Tone 7 · Level 8
- 2reverbRoomMix 3 · Decay 2
- 3noise gateNoise SuppressorRelease 5 · Threshold 4
Built-in effects
- Reverb on · 2
Playing tips
- Focus on tight palm muting for chugging riffs.
- Use an aggressive pick attack to enhance clarity and articulation.
- Maintain a steady rhythm to emphasize the percussive nature of the riff.
The original rig
What Kärbholz used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss GX-10 actually has.
- Guitar
- Unknown (likely modern humbucker-equipped solidbody, model not confirmed for this recording)
- Amp
- Unknown (likely modern high-gain amp, model not confirmed for this recording)
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 1.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Mutmacher adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Kärbholz's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What amp model should I use on the Boss GX-10 for Mutmacher?
Use the X-Titan (lead channel) with Drive 7, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 4, Treble 6, Presence 6, followed by T-Scream, Room, Noise Suppressor.
Which pickup should I use for Mutmacher?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 8-10 and volume at 10.
What gear did Kärbholz use on Mutmacher?
Guitar: Unknown (likely modern humbucker-equipped solidbody, model not confirmed for this recording). Amp: Unknown (likely modern high-gain amp, model not confirmed for this recording).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Gretsch G5220 Electromatic Jet BT Single-Cut with V-Stoptail. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Popular songs on the Boss GX-10
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- Welcome To The Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Stairway to Heaven · Led Zeppelin
- Mr. Brightside · The Killers
- Smells Like Teen Spirit · Nirvana
- Sad But True · Metallica
Settings are generated by ToneAdapt's tone adaptation for the gear named on this page and are a starting point — every amp, guitar and room is a little different.