Honey Bucket amp settings — Laney LC15R
The Melvins guitar tone for “Honey Bucket”, dialed in for a Laney LC15R with a Squier Classic Vibe 60s Jazzmaster. Studio version, Houdini (1993)
Gibson Les Paul Custom through cranked tube amp (likely Marshall-style or early Mesa), minimal pedals — tone comes from amp gain and Les Paul humbuckers in various pickup positions used as gain staging
| Knob | Setting (0–10) |
|---|---|
| Gain | 7 |
| Bass | 6 |
| Mid | 8 |
| Treble | 5 |
| Reverb | 1 |
| Master | 6 |
01Pro Co Turbo RAT
Use to add grit and sustain — Jazzmaster single coils need the RAT to reach Buzzo's sludgy saturation; Filter at 4 keeps it dark and thick without fizz
Buzzo uses Les Paul humbuckers which are hotter and darker than your Jazzmaster single coils — the RAT compensates for the output gap and adds the necessary grit. Laney LC15R is British-voiced Class A, mid-forward like a Vox but warmer; pushed mids to 8 recreates the thick, non-scooped Melvins wall. Tone knob rolled to 6 tames Jazzmaster bridge ice.
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