Killing in the Name (Live at 2000 Democratic National Convention) amp settings — Fender Blues Junior IV
The Rage Against the Machine guitar tone for “Killing in the Name (Live at 2000 Democratic National Convention)”, dialed in for a Fender Blues Junior IV with a Ibanez RGA42FM. Live at the 2000 Democratic National Convention
'Arm the Homeless' Custom S-Style (EMG 81/85), Marshall JCM800 2205 50W (Boost Channel: Gain 10, Bass 10, Mid 10, Treble 7, Presence 1), DigiTech Whammy WH-1, DOD FX40B EQ, Dunlop Cry Baby, Ibanez DFL Flanger, Boss DD-2 Delay in FX loop
| Knob | Setting (0–10) |
|---|---|
| Gain | 9 |
| Bass | 8 |
| Mid | 9 |
| Treble | 5 |
| Reverb | 1 |
| Master | 4 |
01Marshall Guv'nor / High-Gain Marshall-in-a-Box OD
RECOMMENDED — not currently owned (required to match the cranked JCM800 high gain on a Fender tube amp)
02DigiTech Whammy (WH-1 or Whammy V)
RECOMMENDED — not currently owned (set to +2 Octaves up for the iconic solo pitch shift)
The Fender Blues Junior IV naturally has a scooped American mid-range and glassy top end compared to Morello's dimed Marshall JCM800. Engage the FAT switch (boost) and crank Volume (preamp gain) and Mids high while pulling Treble back to simulate the pushed British 2205 power section without harshness. The Blues Junior cannot fully match JCM800 clipping on its own, so adding a Marshall-style drive pedal will bridge the final saturation gap.
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