Solo Tone
Killing in the Name
Rage Against Power Machines
Guitarrock1990s
Original Gear
Guitar1982 Fender Standard Telecaster ('Sendero Luminoso')
AmpMarshall JCM800 2205 50-watt head into Peavey 4x12 cabinet
PickupsStock Fender single-coil bridge pickup
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass5.5
mid7
treble6.5
reverb0
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
modulationDigiTech DigiTech WH-1 Whammy
wahDunlop Dunlop Cry Baby Wah
Notes
Studio recording, 1992 debut album. All sources agree on Telecaster and JCM800 for the solo. Pickup selector: bridge. No amp reverb. Whammy pedal for pitch-shifting solo. Settings are for the studio recording, not live.
Tone Character(10)
aggressive, saturated crunchsharp, cutting bridge pickup tonetight, percussive attacksinging sustain with harmonicsdry, in-your-face lead soundexpressive filter sweeps (wah)pitch-shifted, whammy-driven solo linesminimal ambience (no reverb)dynamic, rhythmic stutter effectshigh-output, thick distortion
Difficulty
The solo requires advanced coordination between hands and feet for expressive Whammy and wah use, as well as tight rhythmic control and aggressive picking. The technical challenge is high due to the need for precise effect timing and maintaining clarity with heavy distortion.
Sources
Tone Settings for Killing in the Name by Rage Against the Machine (guitar and amp) - Guitar ChalkKilling in the Name Guitar Tone Settings — Rage Against the Machine | ToneMirrorRage Against The Machine’s 'Killing In The Name' Guitar Tone DissectedWhat are the Whammy settings for the solo in Rage Against ...
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Original Gear
Guitar1982 Fender Standard Telecaster ('Sendero Luminoso')
AmpMarshall JCM800 2205 50-watt head into Peavey 4x12 cabinet
PickupsStock Fender single-coil bridge pickup
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass5.5
mid7
treble6.5
reverb0
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
modulationDigiTech DigiTech WH-1 Whammy
wahDunlop Dunlop Cry Baby Wah
Sources
Tone Settings for Killing in the Name by Rage Against the Machine (guitar and amp) - Guitar ChalkKilling in the Name Guitar Tone Settings — Rage Against the Machine | ToneMirrorRage Against The Machine’s 'Killing In The Name' Guitar Tone DissectedWhat are the Whammy settings for the solo in Rage Against ...
Notes
Studio recording, 1992 debut album. All sources agree on Telecaster and JCM800 for the solo. Pickup selector: bridge. No amp reverb. Whammy pedal for pitch-shifting solo. Settings are for the studio recording, not live.
Tone Character(10)
aggressive, saturated crunchsharp, cutting bridge pickup tonetight, percussive attacksinging sustain with harmonicsdry, in-your-face lead soundexpressive filter sweeps (wah)pitch-shifted, whammy-driven solo linesminimal ambience (no reverb)dynamic, rhythmic stutter effectshigh-output, thick distortion
Difficulty
The solo requires advanced coordination between hands and feet for expressive Whammy and wah use, as well as tight rhythmic control and aggressive picking. The technical challenge is high due to the need for precise effect timing and maintaining clarity with heavy distortion.
Killing in the Name settings for your amp
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