Fender Hot Rod Deluxe settings
Bin ich nur glücklich wenn es schmerzt (Live am Hockenheimring 2014) settings for Fender Hot Rod Deluxe
Böhse Onkelz · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Böhse Onkelz "Bin ich nur glücklich wenn es schmerzt (Live am Hockenheimring 2014)" riff tone on a Fender Hot Rod Deluxe, set Gain 7, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Presence 5, Reverb 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Gretsch G5220 Electromatic Jet BT Single-Cut with V-Stoptail · updated 2026-10-21
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Fender Hot Rod Deluxe knobs
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6
- Presence
- 5
- Reverb
- 0
- Bright Switch
- 1
Built-in effects
- Reverb on · 2
Playing tips
- Use palm muting for a tight, percussive attack.
- Strum aggressively to emphasize the crunch tone.
- Maintain a steady rhythm to drive the riff forward.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Fender Telecaster · updated 2026-09-18
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Fender Hot Rod Deluxe knobs
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6
- Presence
- 5
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Bright Switch
- 1
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 3
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Engage the Bright Switch to enhance the high frequencies and add clarity to your solos.
- Focus on dynamic picking to achieve the articulate note separation characteristic of the original tone.
The original rig
What Böhse Onkelz used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Hot Rod Deluxe actually has.
- Guitar
- Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1990s-2000s, sunburst, as used by Matthias Röhr live in 2014)
- Amp
- Marshall JCM800 2203 (as used by Matthias Röhr for Böhse Onkelz live shows in 2010s)
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 2
Different guitar or pedals? Get Bin ich nur glücklich wenn es schmerzt (Live am Hockenheimring 2014) adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Böhse Onkelz's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Fender Hot Rod Deluxe settings for Bin ich nur glücklich wenn es schmerzt (Live am Hockenheimring 2014)?
Set Gain 7, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Presence 5, Reverb 0.
Which pickup should I use for Bin ich nur glücklich wenn es schmerzt (Live am Hockenheimring 2014)?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Böhse Onkelz use on Bin ich nur glücklich wenn es schmerzt (Live am Hockenheimring 2014)?
Guitar: Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1990s-2000s, sunburst, as used by Matthias Röhr live in 2014). Amp: Marshall JCM800 2203 (as used by Matthias Röhr for Böhse Onkelz live shows in 2010s).
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 Fender Hot Rod Deluxe
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- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Pride and Joy · Stevie Ray Vaughan
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Smells Like Teen Spirit · Nirvana
- 1979 · The Smashing Pumpkins
- Back In Black · AC/DC
- Man in the Box · Alice in Chains
- Walk · Pantera
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.