Obscura Guitar Tone - Amp Settings for Every Track
Translate any Obscura track to your gear
Median knob positions across the 3 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
- 7
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 6
- Volume
- 7
The Gear Behind Obscura
Every Obscura Tone You Can Dial In
3 of this record's tracks are broken down so far. Most popular first.
Common Questions About the Obscura Tone
What amp was Obscura recorded with?
Every one of the Obscura tracks in our catalog was tracked on a Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier. ToneMirror rewrites those settings for whatever amp you own - a different EQ curve and gain structure landing on the same recorded sound.
What guitar was used on Obscura?
The ESP LTD EC-1000 (a modern equivalent) appears on the most Obscura 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.
What amp settings do I need for the Obscura sound?
Across the 3 guitar tracks from Obscura we've catalogued, the median is gain 7 (range 7–7), with bass 5.5, mid 6, 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.
How many Obscura songs can I dial in here?
ToneMirror has 3 tracks from Obscura broken down, including "Obscura" and "Earthly Love". Each carries the original amp settings, pickup position, tuning, and pedal chain, plus a per-rig adaptation for your own gear.