How to Dial In "Carneous Cacoffiny" by Carcass - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Carneous Cacoffiny"
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 Necroticism – Descanting the Insalubrious (1991). Necroticism – Descanting the Insalubrious is the third studio album by English extreme metal band Carcass. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson Les Paul Custom through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the rig we use for Carcass' other songs from Necroticism – Descanting the Insalubrious, stands in. Set the amp to a saturated high-gain setting and use the bridge pickup. Published transcriptions put it in a tuning that is not one of the standard names: B E A D F♯ B, low to high.
Common Questions About the "Carneous Cacoffiny" Tone
What guitar did Carcass use on "Carneous Cacoffiny"?
The guitar on "Carneous Cacoffiny" (released 1991) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Custom above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. The track is in Custom tuning, so retune before you dial anything in.
What amp settings does "Carneous Cacoffiny" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 8.5, Bass 6.5, Mid 6, 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 "Carneous Cacoffiny" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Carneous Cacoffiny" 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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