How to Dial In "Mock the Cross" by Bloodbath - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Mock the Cross"
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 Fathomless Mastery (2008). The Fathomless Mastery is the third full-length album by Swedish death metal band Bloodbath, released on 6 October 2008 by Peaceville Records. The album's personnel list credits Per Eriksson on lead guitar and Anders Nyström on rhythm guitar. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so an ESP LTD EC-1000 through a Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier, the nearest rig we use for Bloodbath's other songs, stands in. Set the amp to a saturated high-gain setting and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Mock the Cross" Tone
What guitar did Bloodbath use on "Mock the Cross"?
The guitar on "Mock the Cross" (released 2008) isn't documented; the ESP LTD EC-1000 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Mock the Cross" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 8.5, Bass 6, Mid 5, Treble 6, Presence 6, Volume 6.5. 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 "Mock the Cross" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Mock the Cross" 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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