How to Dial In "Anniversary of an Uninteresting Event" by Deftones - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Anniversary of an Uninteresting Event"
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 Deftones (2003). Deftones is the fourth studio album by the American alternative metal band Deftones. The album version runs 3:57. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so an ESP LTD Stephen Carpenter SC-607B Baritone through Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier, the nearest rig to the one documented for Deftones, stands in. Set the amp to a driven crunch and use the bridge pickup. Published transcriptions put it on a seven-string guitar tuned G♯ C♯ F♯ B E G♯ C♯ (low to high).
Common Questions About the "Anniversary of an Uninteresting Event" Tone
What guitar did Deftones use on "Anniversary of an Uninteresting Event"?
The guitar on "Anniversary of an Uninteresting Event" (released 2003) isn't documented; the ESP LTD Stephen Carpenter SC-607B Baritone above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. The track is in Custom tuning, so retune before you dial anything in.
What amp settings does "Anniversary of an Uninteresting Event" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7.5, Bass 6, Mid 4.5, Treble 6, Presence 6, Volume 7.5. 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 "Anniversary of an Uninteresting Event" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Anniversary of an Uninteresting Event" 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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