How to Dial In "The Coffin Train" by Diamond Head - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "The Coffin Train"
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 Coffin Train (2019). The Coffin Train is the eighth studio album by British heavy metal band Diamond Head, released on May 24, 2019. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson Flying V through a Marshall JMP 2203 Master Volume, the nearest rig we use for Diamond Head's other songs, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "The Coffin Train" Tone
What guitar did Diamond Head use on "The Coffin Train"?
The guitar on "The Coffin Train" (released 2019) isn't documented; the Gibson Flying V above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "The Coffin Train" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6.5, Bass 6, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, 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 "The Coffin Train" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "The Coffin Train" 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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