How to Dial In "Nailed to the Cross" by Destruction - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Nailed to the Cross"
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 The Antichrist (2001). The Antichrist is the seventh album by German thrash metal band Destruction, released on September 15, 2001 through Nuclear Blast. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a B.C. Rich Mockingbird Legacy through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the rig we use for Destruction's other songs from The Antichrist, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Published transcriptions put it in E♭ standard (E♭ A♭ D♭ G♭ B♭ E♭), a half step below standard.
Common Questions About the "Nailed to the Cross" Tone
What guitar did Destruction use on "Nailed to the Cross"?
The guitar on "Nailed to the Cross" (released 2001) isn't documented; the B.C. Rich Mockingbird Legacy above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. The track is in E♭ Standard (E♭ A♭ D♭ G♭ B♭ E♭), so retune before you dial anything in.
What amp settings does "Nailed to the Cross" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7.5, Bass 5.5, Mid 5, Treble 7, Presence 6.5, 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 "Nailed to the Cross" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Nailed to the Cross" 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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