Fender Hot Rod Deluxe settings
Nur nach vorn settings for Fender Hot Rod Deluxe
Die Toten Hosen · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Die Toten Hosen "Nur nach vorn" solo 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.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Gretsch G5220 Electromatic Jet BT Single-Cut with V-Stoptail · updated 2026-10-05
- 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 (digital) · 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, helping the solo cut through the mix.
- Experiment with the bridge pickup volume to find the sweet spot for sustain and clarity.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Gretsch G5220 Electromatic Jet BT Single-Cut with V-Stoptail · updated 2026-10-05
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Fender Hot Rod Deluxe knobs
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 5
- Reverb
- 0
- Bright Switch
- 1
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 2
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a low level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Maintain a tight picking attack to achieve the aggressive, percussive sound characteristic of punk.
- Focus on palm muting during the riff to enhance the punchy rhythm.
The original rig
What Die Toten Hosen used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Hot Rod Deluxe actually has.
- Guitar
- Gibson Les Paul Standard Goldtop
- Amp
- ENGL Ritchie Blackmore Signature E650
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 1.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Nur nach vorn adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Die Toten Hosen'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 Nur nach vorn?
Set Gain 7, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Presence 5, Reverb 0.
Which pickup should I use for Nur nach vorn?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Die Toten Hosen use on Nur nach vorn?
Guitar: Gibson Les Paul Standard Goldtop. Amp: ENGL Ritchie Blackmore Signature E650.
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
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Stairway to Heaven · Led Zeppelin
- 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.