How to Dial In "Kill the Cult" by Decapitated - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Kill the Cult"
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 Anticult (2017). Anticult is the seventh studio album by Polish death metal band Decapitated. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Jackson USA Select Kelly KE2 through a Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier, the rig we use for Decapitated's other songs from Anticult, stands in. Set the amp to a saturated high-gain setting and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Kill the Cult" Tone
What guitar did Decapitated use on "Kill the Cult"?
The guitar on "Kill the Cult" (released 2017) isn't documented; the Jackson USA Select Kelly KE2 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Kill the Cult" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 9, Bass 6, Mid 5, Treble 6, Presence 7, 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 "Kill the Cult" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Kill the Cult" 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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