How to Dial In "Judgement Day" by Architects - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Judgement Day"
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 Sky, the Earth & All Between (2025). The band's best-documented rig is the one in Premier Guitar's 2019 rundown: LSL Bari Bone baritones and ESP guitars through Kemper Profilers, in F♯, G♯ and C♯. It predates this album and doesn't mention this song, so an LSL baritone into a Kemper stands in. Use high gain with a tight low end on the bridge pickup. The exact tuning for this song isn't documented.
Common Questions About the "Judgement Day" Tone
What guitar did Architects use on "Judgement Day"?
The guitar on "Judgement Day" (released 2025) isn't documented; the LsL Instruments BariBone above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Judgement Day" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7.5, Bass 5.5, Mid 5, Treble 6, Presence 5.5, Volume 6. 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 "Judgement Day" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Judgement Day" 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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