How to Dial In "What Do You Want from Me?" by Bad Omens - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "What Do You Want from Me?"
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 Death of Peace of Mind (2022). A dark, groove-heavy cut from The Death of Peace of Mind. No source available here confirms the exact guitar and amp on this recording, so an ESP LTD EC-1007 Baritone Evertune through a Neural DSP Quad Cortex stands in. Set the amp high-gain and use the bridge pickup. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "What Do You Want from Me?" Tone
What guitar did Bad Omens use on "What Do You Want from Me?"?
The guitar on "What Do You Want from Me?" (released 2022) isn't documented; the ESP LTD EC-1007 Baritone Evertune above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "What Do You Want from Me?" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7.5, Bass 5.5, Mid 4, Treble 6, Presence 6, Volume 5. 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 "What Do You Want from Me?" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "What Do You Want from Me?" 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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