The Art of Self Defense album cover - High on Fire
Album · 3 tones

The Art of Self Defense Guitar Tone - Amp Settings for Every Track

High on Fire·2000·Guitar tone settings
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The The Art of Self Defense amp settings window

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
7.5
7.5–7.5 · n=3
Bass
6
6–6 · n=3
Mid
6.5
6.5–6.5 · n=3
Treble
6.5
6.5–6.5 · n=3
Presence
6
6–6 · n=3
Volume
8
8–8 · n=3
The rig behind the record

What High on Fire Used on The Art of Self Defense

Tracklist

Every The Art of Self Defense Tone You Can Dial In

  1. 10,000 YearsMarshall JCM800 2203
  2. Baghdad
  3. Master of Fists

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

FAQ

Common Questions About the The Art of Self Defense Tone

  1. What amp was The Art of Self Defense recorded with?

    Every one of the The Art of Self Defense 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 The Art of Self Defense?

    The Gibson Les Paul Custom appears on the most The Art of Self Defense 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 The Art of Self Defense sound?

    Across the 3 guitar tracks from The Art of Self Defense we've catalogued, the median is gain 7.5 (range 7.5–7.5), with bass 6, mid 6.5, 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. How many The Art of Self Defense songs can I dial in here?

    ToneMirror has 3 tracks from The Art of Self Defense broken down, including "10,000 Years" and "Baghdad". 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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