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Beyond the Wheel Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Soundgarden
Soundgarden · 1980s · metal
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Guild S-100
Pickups
Stock humbuckers
Amp
Mesa/Boogie Trem-o-Verb
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 1988
Amp Settings
Mids7
Bass6
Gain7.5
Reverb2.5
Treble6.5
Presence5.5
Effects Chain
- Ibanez Chorus · chorus
Guild S-100 → Ibanez Chorus → Mesa/Boogie Trem-o-Verb
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Tone Character
- thick and sludgy
- aggressive and heavy
- dark and menacing
- sustained feedback
- drop D tuning
Notes & Caveats
- Specific amp settings are estimated based on typical usage and genre characteristics, as exact settings for 'Beyond the Wheel' are not publicly documented.
- Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. Soundgarden's 'Beyond the Wheel' features a heavy, grunge tone typical of the late 80s, with high gain for a thick, saturated sound. The bass is moderately high to support the low-end heaviness, while mids and treble are balanced to cut through the mix without being overly bright. Minimal reverb is used to maintain a dry, powerful tone.