How to Dial In "Bloodbath Mastermind" by Accept - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Bloodbath Mastermind"
Suggested rig · the original isn't documented.
Knob Positions, Pickup, and Tuning
Where to set the knobs for this tone. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale.
On your amp, these numbers won't sound the same.
Get the settings for my ampHow the artist had their guitar configured for this take.
From Blind Rage (2014). Blind Rage is the 14th studio album by German heavy metal band Accept, released on 15 August 2014 by Nuclear Blast. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording. Wolf Hoffmann has said he records Accept in the studio on Stratocasters rather than his Flying V, so a Fender American Professional II Stratocaster through a Marshall JCM800 2203 stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Bloodbath Mastermind" Tone
What guitar did Accept use on "Bloodbath Mastermind"?
The guitar on "Bloodbath Mastermind" (released 2014) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Stratocaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Bloodbath Mastermind" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7.5, Bass 6, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, Volume 7. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale; match them on your amp first, then nudge to taste. ToneMirror can translate these positions for whatever amp you actually own.
Can I play "Bloodbath Mastermind" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Bloodbath Mastermind" tone on a Katana, a Helix, a tube combo, or anything else. The translation accounts for EQ curve, gain structure, and pickup type so the result actually sounds like the record, not just the same knob numbers on different gear.
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