REPULSIVE IN ITS SPLENDOR amp settings — M-Vave Blackbox
The CROWBAR guitar tone for “REPULSIVE IN ITS SPLENDOR”, dialed in for a M-Vave Blackbox with a Ibanez RG550. Studio version, Odd Fellows Rest (1998)
Kirk Windstein rig: Solid-state Randall RG100ES head, Marshall 4x12 with Celestion G12T-75s, Boss SD-1 Super Overdrive (boost), Gibson Les Paul Custom with EMG 81, tuned to Drop B / B standard
| Knob | Setting (0–10) |
|---|---|
| Gain | 7 |
| Bass | 7 |
| Mid | 6 |
| Treble | 6 |
| Presence | 5 |
| Reverb | 1 |
| Master | 8 |
01TS/SD-1 Overdrive Model
Used as front-end boost/tightener before the amp block
Kirk Windstein's signature Crowbar wall-of-sound comes from pushing a high-gain solid-state amp with a Boss SD-1 up front for attack. On the M-Vave Blackbox, load a high-gain modern amp block (like a 5150 or high-gain British/American lead) paired with the onboard Tube Screamer/Overdrive block set with Drive nearly off and Level high to tighten the low B tuning. Since your RG550 has passive V8/V7 humbuckers rather than Kirk's high-output active EMG 81, keep the bridge pickup selected with guitar volume and tone maxed to ensure sufficient bite and saturation.
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