How to Dial In "Scourge of the Offspring" by Cattle Decapitation - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Scourge of the Offspring"
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 Terrasite (2023). Terrasite is the eighth studio album by American death metal band Cattle Decapitation. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so an ESP LTD H-1007 through a Peavey 6505+, the rig we use for Cattle Decapitation's other songs from Terrasite, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Published transcriptions put it in E♭ standard (E♭ A♭ D♭ G♭ B♭ E♭), a half step below standard.
Common Questions About the "Scourge of the Offspring" Tone
What guitar did Cattle Decapitation use on "Scourge of the Offspring"?
The guitar on "Scourge of the Offspring" (released 2023) isn't documented; the ESP LTD H-1007 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. The track is in E♭ Standard (E♭ A♭ D♭ G♭ B♭ E♭), so retune before you dial anything in.
What amp settings does "Scourge of the Offspring" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 8, Bass 6, Mid 5, Treble 6, Presence 6, Volume 9. 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 "Scourge of the Offspring" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Scourge of the Offspring" 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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