How to Dial In "Kingdom of Cards" by Bad Omens - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Kingdom of Cards"
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 Finding God Before God Finds Me (2019). Joakim "Jolly" Karlsson plays ESP and LTD guitars, but no source ties a guitar or amp to this song, so an LTD EC-1000 into a Peavey 6505+ stands in as a period-appropriate high-gain rig rather than a modeler. Set the gain high and tight on the bridge pickup. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "Kingdom of Cards" Tone
What guitar did Bad Omens use on "Kingdom of Cards"?
The guitar on "Kingdom of Cards" (released 2019) isn't documented; the ESP LTD EC-1000 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Kingdom of Cards" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 8, 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 "Kingdom of Cards" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Kingdom of Cards" 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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