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Tom Morello Whammy-Heavy Tone

How to get Tom Morello's whammy-heavy guitar tone. Gear recommendations, settings, and signal chain breakdown for every budget.

Defining Tonal Characteristics

  • Kill Switch
  • Whammy Heavy
  • DJ Influenced
  • Political

Gear to Achieve This Tone

At £500, these are the key pieces that get you into Tom Morello’s whammy-heavy territory:

  • Ibanez RG421 EXGuitar
  • Boss Katana 50 MkIIAmp
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