Shovel Headed Kill Machine album cover - Exodus
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Shovel Headed Kill Machine Guitar Tone - Amp Settings for Every Track

Exodus·2005·Guitar tone settings
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The Shovel Headed Kill Machine amp settings window

Median knob positions across the 9 guitar tracks we've broken down from this record, on the amps they were tracked with. A starting point for the album's sound; pick a track below for its exact recipe.

Gain
8.5
8.5–8.5 · n=9
Bass
6
6–6 · n=9
Mid
5.5
5.5–5.5 · n=9
Treble
6.5
6.5–6.5 · n=9
Presence
6.5
6.5–6.5 · n=9
Volume
7
7–7 · n=9
The rig behind the record

What Exodus Used on Shovel Headed Kill Machine

Tracklist

Every Shovel Headed Kill Machine Tone You Can Dial In

  1. Altered Boy
  2. DeathamphetamineMarshall JCM800 2203
  3. .44 Magnum Opus
  4. Going Going Gone
  5. I Am Abomination
  6. Karma's Messenger
  7. Raze
  8. Shovel Headed Kill Machine
  9. Shudder to Think

9 of this record's tracks are broken down so far. Most popular first.

FAQ

Common Questions About the Shovel Headed Kill Machine Tone

  1. What amp was Shovel Headed Kill Machine recorded with?

    Every one of the Shovel Headed Kill Machine tracks in our catalog was tracked on a Marshall JCM800 2203. ToneMirror rewrites those settings for whatever amp you own - a different EQ curve and gain structure landing on the same recorded sound.

  2. What guitar was used on Shovel Headed Kill Machine?

    The Jackson Pro Series Soloist SL2 appears on the most Shovel Headed Kill Machine tracks in our catalog. You don't need one - the settings are calibrated to the recorded tone, so they translate to the guitar you already have.

  3. What amp settings do I need for the Shovel Headed Kill Machine sound?

    Across the 9 guitar tracks from Shovel Headed Kill Machine we've catalogued, the median is gain 8.5 (range 8.5–8.5), with bass 6, mid 5.5, treble 6.5 on a 0–10 scale. That's the record's window rather than any one song's recipe - pick a track above for the exact knob positions it was recorded with.

  4. What pedals are on Shovel Headed Kill Machine?

    The Ibanez Tube Screamer TS-9 shows up on the most tracks here. Every track breakdown lists that song's full signal chain in order, and the match engine substitutes what you own for what you don't.

  5. How many Shovel Headed Kill Machine songs can I dial in here?

    ToneMirror has 9 tracks from Shovel Headed Kill Machine broken down, including "Altered Boy" and "Deathamphetamine". Each carries the original amp settings, pickup position, tuning, and pedal chain, plus a per-rig adaptation for your own gear.

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