How to Dial In "Locust Spawning" by Acid Bath - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Locust Spawning"
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 Paegan Terrorism Tactics (1996). Paegan Terrorism Tactics is the second and final studio album by American sludge metal band Acid Bath. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson Les Paul Standard '50s through a Peavey 5150, the rig we use for Acid Bath's other songs from Paegan Terrorism Tactics, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Published transcriptions put it in C standard (C F B♭ E♭ G C), two whole steps below standard.
Common Questions About the "Locust Spawning" Tone
What guitar did Acid Bath use on "Locust Spawning"?
The guitar on "Locust Spawning" (released 1996) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Standard '50s above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. The track is in C Standard (C F B♭ E♭ G C), so retune before you dial anything in.
What amp settings does "Locust Spawning" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 8, Bass 6.5, 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 "Locust Spawning" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Locust Spawning" 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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