How to Dial In "Better Below" by Bury Tomorrow - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Better Below"
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 Cannibal (2020). Cannibal is a studio album by the English metalcore band Bury Tomorrow, released on 3 July 2020 by Music for Nations. The album's personnel list credits Kristan Dawson on lead guitar and Jason Cameron on rhythm guitar. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so an ESP LTD EC-1000 through a Peavey 6505+, the rig we use for Bury Tomorrow's other songs from Cannibal, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Better Below" Tone
What guitar did Bury Tomorrow use on "Better Below"?
The guitar on "Better Below" (released 2020) isn't documented; the ESP LTD EC-1000 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Better Below" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 8, Bass 6, Mid 5, Treble 6, Presence 7, Volume 8. 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 "Better Below" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Better Below" 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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