How to Dial In "Something Told Me" by Coal Chamber - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Something Told Me"
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 Dark Days (2002). Dark Days is the third studio album by American nu metal band Coal Chamber, released on 7 May 2002 by Roadrunner Records. The album's personnel list credits Meegs Rascón with guitars. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so an ESP E-II Eclipse through a Peavey 5150, the rig we use for Coal Chamber's other songs from Dark Days, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Something Told Me" Tone
What guitar did Coal Chamber use on "Something Told Me"?
The guitar on "Something Told Me" (released 2002) isn't documented; the ESP E-II Eclipse above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Something Told Me" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 8, Bass 6, Mid 5, Treble 5, Presence 6, Volume 8. 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 "Something Told Me" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Something Told Me" 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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