How to Dial In "Next in Line" by Children of Bodom - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Next in Line"
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 Are You Dead Yet? (2005). Melodic death metal with fast, chugging riffs and neoclassical-flavoured lead runs. No source available here confirms the exact guitar and amp on this recording, so an ESP LTD Alexi-600 through a Marshall JCM800 2203 stands in. Use the bridge pickup and set the amp for a tight, high-gain tone. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "Next in Line" Tone
What guitar did Children of Bodom use on "Next in Line"?
The guitar on "Next in Line" (released 2005) isn't documented; the ESP LTD Alexi-600 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Next in Line" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 8, Bass 6, Mid 4.5, Treble 6.5, Presence 6.5, Volume 7.5. 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 "Next in Line" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Next in Line" 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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