Impose album cover - Bad Omens
Guitar tone settings

How to Dial In "Impose" by Bad Omens - Guitar Tone Settings

Bad Omens·2025·Impose
The rig

Gear for "Impose"

Suggested rig · the original isn't documented.

The settings

Knob Positions, Pickup, and Tuning

Amp settings

Where to set the knobs for this tone. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale.

Gain7.5
Bass5.5
Mid5
Treble6
Presence5.5
Volume6

On your amp, these numbers won't sound the same.

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Guitar setup

How the artist had their guitar configured for this take.

Pickup selector
NeckNk+MdMiddleBr+MdBridge
Guitar knobs
Tone8
Volume10
Recording notes

A 2025 single. Joakim "Jolly" Karlsson's documented touring guitars are ESP and LTD models, several of them baritones, but no source ties a guitar or modeler to this recording. A seven-string Jackson into a modeled high-gain amp stands in. Set the gain high and tight on the bridge pickup. Tuning isn't documented here.

FAQ

Common Questions About the "Impose" Tone

  1. What guitar did Bad Omens use on "Impose"?

    The guitar on "Impose" (released 2025) isn't documented; the Jackson Pro Plus Series Dinky Modern HT7 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.

  2. What amp settings does "Impose" 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.

  3. Can I play "Impose" without the original gear?

    Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Impose" 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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