How to Dial In "~metal dream" by Deftones - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "~metal dream"
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 private music (2025). Premier Guitar's 2013 rig rundown has Stephen Carpenter on ESP signature eight-strings tuned F♯-B-E-A-D-G-B-E, through a Fractal Axe-Fx II modelling his old Marshall JMP-1 rig; his rig for this album isn't documented, so an ESP eight-string into a Bogner Überschall stands in. Set the gain high with a heavy, dark voicing on the bridge pickup. A heavy low tuning suits it, but this song's tuning isn't documented.
Common Questions About the "~metal dream" Tone
What guitar did Deftones use on "~metal dream"?
The guitar on "~metal dream" (released 2025) isn't documented; the ESP LTD Stephen Carpenter SC-608B Baritone 8-String above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "~metal dream" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7, Bass 5.5, Mid 5, Treble 6.5, Presence 5.5, Volume 6. 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 "~metal dream" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "~metal dream" 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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