How to Dial In "Death Is Not Defeat" by Architects - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Death Is Not Defeat"
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 Holy Hell (2018). A heavy, dense metalcore song with a thick, low-tuned rhythm guitar. Premier Guitar's 2019 rig rundown has Adam Christianson on LSL Bari Bone and Mayones baritones and Josh Middleton on ESP guitars, all through Kemper Profilers live, with no amp or guitar tied to a specific record. So an ESP E-II Eclipse into an EVH 5150III 100W stands in. Set the gain high with a tight low end on the bridge pickup. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "Death Is Not Defeat" Tone
What guitar did Architects use on "Death Is Not Defeat"?
The guitar on "Death Is Not Defeat" (released 2018) isn't documented; the ESP E-II Eclipse above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Death Is Not Defeat" 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 "Death Is Not Defeat" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Death Is Not Defeat" 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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