How to Dial In "Pit of Zombies" by Cannibal Corpse - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Pit of Zombies"
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 Gore Obsessed (2002). Gore Obsessed is the eighth studio album by American death metal band Cannibal Corpse, released on February 26, 2002 by Metal Blade Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a B.C. Rich Ironbird through a Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier, the nearest rig we use for Cannibal Corpse's other songs, stands in. Set the amp to a saturated high-gain setting and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Pit of Zombies" Tone
What guitar did Cannibal Corpse use on "Pit of Zombies"?
The guitar on "Pit of Zombies" (released 2002) isn't documented; the B.C. Rich Ironbird above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Pit of Zombies" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 9, Bass 6.5, Mid 5.5, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, Volume 7. 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 "Pit of Zombies" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Pit of Zombies" 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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