How to Dial In "Veil of Deception" by Death Angel - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Veil of Deception"
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 Act III (1990). Act III is the third studio album by the thrash metal band Death Angel, released in 1990 on Geffen Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Jackson USA Select Randy Rhoads RR1 through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the rig we use for Death Angel's other songs from Act III, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Veil of Deception" Tone
What guitar did Death Angel use on "Veil of Deception"?
The guitar on "Veil of Deception" (released 1990) isn't documented; the Jackson USA Select Randy Rhoads RR1 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Veil of Deception" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7, Bass 6, Mid 5, Treble 6, 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 "Veil of Deception" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Veil of Deception" 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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