How to Dial In "Carnal Forge" by Carcass - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Carnal Forge"
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 Heartwork (1993). A melodic death-metal track with tight, crunchy riffs and sharp harmonised leads. The rig on this recording isn't documented, so a B.C. Rich Mockingbird Legacy into a Marshall JCM800 2203 stands in. Set the gain high with a tight low end on the bridge pickup. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "Carnal Forge" Tone
What guitar did Carcass use on "Carnal Forge"?
The guitar on "Carnal Forge" (released 1993) isn't documented; the B.C. Rich Mockingbird Legacy above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Carnal Forge" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 8, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 7, 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 "Carnal Forge" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Carnal Forge" 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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