How to Dial In "Born Headless" by Cryptopsy - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Born Headless"
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 Blasphemy Made Flesh (1994). Blasphemy Made Flesh is the debut album by Canadian death metal band Cryptopsy, released on 25 November 1994 by Invasion Records. The album's personnel list credits Jon Levasseur on lead and rhythm guitars and Steve Thibault on rhythm guitar. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so an ESP LTD EC-1000 through a Peavey 5150, the rig we use for Cryptopsy's other songs from Blasphemy Made Flesh, stands in. Set the amp to a saturated high-gain setting and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Born Headless" Tone
What guitar did Cryptopsy use on "Born Headless"?
The guitar on "Born Headless" (released 1994) isn't documented; the ESP LTD EC-1000 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Born Headless" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 9, Bass 6, Mid 5, 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 "Born Headless" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Born Headless" 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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