How to Dial In "Radiant City" by Deftones - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Radiant City"
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 Ohms (2020). Ohms is the ninth studio album by the American alternative metal band Deftones, released on September 25, 2020, through Reprise Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so an ESP LTD Stephen Carpenter SC-608B Baritone 8-String through a Fractal Audio Axe-FX III, the rig we use for Deftones' other songs from Ohms, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Songsterr's transcription is written for a nine-string guitar tuned C♯ F♯ B E A D G B E, low to high; a six-string player needs a baritone or a re-voiced, downtuned part.
Common Questions About the "Radiant City" Tone
What guitar did Deftones use on "Radiant City"?
The guitar on "Radiant City" (released 2020) isn't documented; the ESP LTD Stephen Carpenter SC-608B Baritone 8-String 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 "Radiant City" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 8, Bass 6.5, Mid 4.5, Treble 6, Presence 6, 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 "Radiant City" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Radiant City" 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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