How to Dial In "Pain in the World" by Danzig - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Pain in the World"
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 Danzig II: Lucifuge (1990). Danzig II: Lucifuge is the second studio album by American heavy metal band Danzig, released on 26 June 1990 by Def American Recordings. The album's personnel list credits John Christ with guitars. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson Les Paul Custom through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the rig we use for Danzig's other songs from Danzig II: Lucifuge, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Pain in the World" Tone
What guitar did Danzig use on "Pain in the World"?
The guitar on "Pain in the World" (released 1990) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Custom above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Pain in the World" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 4.5, Bass 5.5, Mid 6.5, 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 "Pain in the World" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Pain in the World" 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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