Black Hole Sun settings for Fender Tone Master Pro

Amp block

Drive

6

Master

7

Bass

6

Mid

7

Treble

5.5

Presence

4

Effects chain

1. 1overdriveGreenbox 8 (Ibanez TS808 Tube Screamer)Gain 5 · Tone 5 · Level 7
2. 2modulationRotary Speaker 122 (Leslie 122)Mix 6 · Depth 5 · Speed 8
3. 3reverb'65 Spring Reverb (Fender black-panel amp reverb)Mix 4 · Decay 3

Playing tips

• Focus on dynamic picking to capture the defined string attack.
• Experiment with palm muting for added punch on the lower strings.
• Use a light touch on the strings to maintain the ambient, swirling quality of the tone.

What amp model should I use on the Fender Tone Master Pro for Black Hole Sun?

Use the Double Wreck (Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier Solo) (lead channel) with Drive 6, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 7, Treble 5.5, Presence 4, followed by Greenbox 8 (Ibanez TS808 Tube Screamer), Rotary Speaker 122 (Leslie 122), '65 Spring Reverb (Fender black-panel amp reverb).

Which pickup should I use for Black Hole Sun?

Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.

What gear did Soundgarden use on Black Hole Sun?

Guitar: Guild S-100. Amp: Late-Seventies Marshall Model 1987 JMP 50-watt Lead head (blended with Mesa-Boogie Dual Rectifier Solo head).

Will these settings work with my guitar?

These settings were adapted for a Epiphone Les Paul Special II. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.