How to Dial In "What Happened to You?" by Deftones - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "What Happened to You?"
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 Koi No Yokan (2012). A dense, atmospheric track layering heavy rhythm guitar with ambient textures. No source available here confirms the exact guitar and amp on this recording, so an ESP LTD Stephen Carpenter SC-608B Baritone 8-String through a Mesa Boogie Triple Rectifier stands in. Set the amp on the edge of breakup and use the bridge pickup. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "What Happened to You?" Tone
What guitar did Deftones use on "What Happened to You?"?
The guitar on "What Happened to You?" (released 2012) 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 "What Happened to You?" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 4, Bass 6.5, Mid 5, Treble 6, Presence 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 "What Happened to You?" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "What Happened to You?" 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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