How to Dial In "To the Devil His Due" by Diamond Head - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "To the Devil His Due"
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 Canterbury (1983). Canterbury is the third studio album by British heavy metal band Diamond Head, released on 16 September 1983 by MCA Records. The album's personnel list credits Brian Tatler with guitars. 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 driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "To the Devil His Due" Tone
What guitar did Diamond Head use on "To the Devil His Due"?
The guitar on "To the Devil His Due" (released 1983) isn't documented; the Gibson Flying V above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "To the Devil His Due" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7, Bass 6, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, Volume 8. 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 "To the Devil His Due" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "To the Devil His Due" 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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