Alternative Rock2006The Black Parade
Welcome to the Black Parade Amp Settings
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Original Recording Settings
EstimatedResearched tone data for "Welcome to the Black Parade" by My Chemical Romance
Original Gear
- Guitar
- Epiphone Les Paul Studio
- Pickups
- Stock Epiphone humbuckers (bridge)
- Amplifier
- Marshall JCM800 2203
- Channel
- lead
- Tuning
- standard
- Pickup Selector
- bridge
- Strings
- Unknown
Borrowed from producer Rob Cavallo; main head for the album
Amp Settings
Gain
8.0
Bass
7.0
Mid
5.0
Treble
6.0
Master Volume
0.0
Based on forum suggestions; exact settings not documented
Effects Chain
→
Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer (or similar boost)
overdrive
→
→Boss DD-3 or similar
delay
1.Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer (or similar boost) — Estimated — Ray Toro commonly uses a TS-style boost to tighten the JCM800 for modern punk/emo playing. Not specifically documented for Black Parade sessions.
2.Boss DD-3 or similar — Estimated — subtle slapback delay audible on lead parts. Howard Benson production typically includes studio delay.
Playing Technique
Medium pick attack with alternate picking and palm muting for rhythmic punch
Sources+
- Equipboard.com — My Chemical Romance The Black Parade album page
- Ultimate-Guitar.com forum thread on MCR Black Parade sound
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