How to Dial In "The Sentinel" by Car Bomb - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "The Sentinel"
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 W^w^^w^w (2012). w^w^^w^w is the second studio album by the American mathcore band Car Bomb, released in 2012. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so an Ibanez RG7421 through a Fractal Audio Axe-FX III, the nearest rig we use for Car Bomb's other songs, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "The Sentinel" Tone
What guitar did Car Bomb use on "The Sentinel"?
The guitar on "The Sentinel" (released 2012) isn't documented; the Ibanez RG7421 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "The Sentinel" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7.5, Bass 6, Mid 5.5, Treble 7, 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 "The Sentinel" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "The Sentinel" 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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