How to Dial In "Born Again Pessimist" by Architects - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Born Again Pessimist"
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 The Classic Symptoms of a Broken Spirit (2022). The Classic Symptoms of a Broken Spirit is the tenth studio album by English metalcore band Architects. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so an ESP E-II Eclipse through an EVH 5150III 100W, the rig we use for Architects' other songs from The Classic Symptoms of a Broken Spirit, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Born Again Pessimist" Tone
What guitar did Architects use on "Born Again Pessimist"?
The guitar on "Born Again Pessimist" (released 2022) isn't documented; the ESP E-II Eclipse above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Born Again Pessimist" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 8, Bass 6, Mid 5, 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 "Born Again Pessimist" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Born Again Pessimist" 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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