How to Dial In "Comet Song" by Dethklok - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Comet Song"
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 Dethalbum II (2009). Dethalbum II is the second full-length album by virtual band Dethklok, from the animated series Metalocalypse. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson Explorer through a Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier, the rig we use for Dethklok's other songs from Dethalbum II, stands in. Set the amp to a saturated high-gain setting and use the bridge pickup. Published transcriptions put it in C standard, two whole steps below standard.
Common Questions About the "Comet Song" Tone
What guitar did Dethklok use on "Comet Song"?
The guitar on "Comet Song" (released 2009) isn't documented; the Gibson Explorer above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. The track is in C Standard (C F B♭ E♭ G C), so retune before you dial anything in.
What amp settings does "Comet Song" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 8.5, Bass 6, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 6.5, Volume 7. 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 "Comet Song" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Comet Song" 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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