Tom Morello

Tom Morello — Gear by Song

How Tom Morello's rig changed track to track — specific amp settings, key gear, and what you need to replicate each tone.

Killing in the Name

Rage Against the Machine · 1992

G:8 · M:8 · T:6

The heaviest funk-metal guitar tone ever recorded — a heavy-gauge string Whammy pedal running into a Marshall with a kil

Arm the Homeless custom guitar (kill switch, Floyd Rose)DigiTech Whammy WH-1
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Bulls on Parade

Evil Empire · 1996

G:9 · M:8 · T:6

The most turntable-influenced guitar tone in rock — Morello mimics DJ scratching by manipulating the guitar's toggle swi

Arm the Homeless custom guitarDigiTech Whammy (two octaves up)
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