Cynic Guitar Tone - Settings for Every Signature Song
Browse every Cynic song we've broken down into amp settings, pickup choice, and pedal chain - then adapt the recipe to whatever rig you actually own.
Translate any Cynic tone to your gear
The Gear That Turns Up Most
Cynic Albums We've Broken Down
All 2 Cynic Tones
Common Questions About Cynic's Tone
What guitar does Cynic play?
Across the 2 Cynic songs in our catalog, the Steinberger GL2T appears most often. Our breakdowns are calibrated to the recorded tone, so the settings translate cleanly to whatever guitar you actually own.
What amp does Cynic use?
Across the 2 Cynic songs in our catalog, the Marshall JCM800 2203 shows up most often. ToneMirror translates those amp settings for whatever amp you have - Marshall, Fender, Boss Katana, Helix, etc.
How many Cynic songs can I dial in here?
ToneMirror has tone breakdowns for 2 Cynic songs, including "Veil of Maya", "Veil of Maya". Each one comes with the original amp settings, pickup position, tuning, and pedal chain - plus a per-rig adaptation so you can play it on your own gear.