Solo Tone
Killing in the Name (Live at 2000 Democratic National Convention)
Rage Against the Machine
Guitarrock2000s
Original Gear
Guitar1982 Fender Telecaster American Standard (black, stock)
AmpMarshall JCM800 2205 head with Marshall 1960A 4x12 cabinet
PickupsFender single-coil (stock Telecaster pickups)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
mid7
treble7
reverb0
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
wahDunlop Dunlop Cry Baby Wah
modulationDigitech Digitech WH-1 Whammy
Notes
Live performance at the 2000 Democratic National Convention. Tom Morello is known for using his black Telecaster and JCM800 for RATM live shows in this era. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this specific live solo.
Tone Character(10)
saturated and aggressivetight, focused midrangecutting, bright top endpercussive and staccatodynamic wah sweepspronounced harmonic squealsminimal low-end muddinessclear note separationexpressive pitch-shifting effectshigh output, compressed attack
Difficulty
The solo requires advanced pedal coordination (wah and whammy), precise timing, and expressive technique, making it challenging for most intermediate players.
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Original Gear
Guitar1982 Fender Telecaster American Standard (black, stock)
AmpMarshall JCM800 2205 head with Marshall 1960A 4x12 cabinet
PickupsFender single-coil (stock Telecaster pickups)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
mid7
treble7
reverb0
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
wahDunlop Dunlop Cry Baby Wah
modulationDigitech Digitech WH-1 Whammy
This tone has been researched 8 times by the community
Notes
Live performance at the 2000 Democratic National Convention. Tom Morello is known for using his black Telecaster and JCM800 for RATM live shows in this era. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this specific live solo.
Tone Character(10)
saturated and aggressivetight, focused midrangecutting, bright top endpercussive and staccatodynamic wah sweepspronounced harmonic squealsminimal low-end muddinessclear note separationexpressive pitch-shifting effectshigh output, compressed attack
Difficulty
The solo requires advanced pedal coordination (wah and whammy), precise timing, and expressive technique, making it challenging for most intermediate players.
Killing in the Name (Live at 2000 Democratic National Convention) settings for your amp
Exact settings ToneAdapt players use on these amps.
- Killing in the Name (Live at 2000 Democratic National Convention) on Marshall MG100HDFX
- Killing in the Name (Live at 2000 Democratic National Convention) on Fender Mustang LT25
- Killing in the Name (Live at 2000 Democratic National Convention) on Boss Katana
- Killing in the Name (Live at 2000 Democratic National Convention) on Boss Katana 50 MkII
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