How to Dial In "Knuckleduster" by Children of Bodom - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Knuckleduster"
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 Hexed (2019). Hexed is the tenth and final studio album by Finnish melodic death metal band Children of Bodom. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so an ESP LTD Alexi-600 through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the rig we use for Children of Bodom's other songs from Hexed, stands in. Set the amp to a saturated high-gain setting 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 "Knuckleduster" Tone
What guitar did Children of Bodom use on "Knuckleduster"?
The guitar on "Knuckleduster" (released 2019) isn't documented; the ESP LTD Alexi-600 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 "Knuckleduster" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 8.5, Bass 6, Mid 5, Treble 7, Presence 6.5, 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 "Knuckleduster" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Knuckleduster" 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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