How to Dial In "Bitter Loss" by Entombed - Guitar Tone Settings
The Gear Behind "Bitter Loss"
Original Knob Positions, Pickup, and Tuning
Where to set the knobs for this tone. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale.
These numbers are for a Peavey Studio Pro 40. On your amp, they won't sound the same.
Get the settings for my ampHow the artist had their guitar configured for this take.
From Left Hand Path (1990). Left Hand Path is the debut studio album by Swedish death metal band Entombed. Wikipedia's account of Left Hand Path has the buzzsaw guitar tone coming from guitars tuned to B through a Boss HM-2 Heavy Metal pedal with every control at maximum, with a Peavey Studio Pro 40 combo playing a pivotal role in the sound, recorded at Sunlight Studio in Stockholm in late 1989. It names no guitar, so the Les Paul Standard here is a stand-in, and the Boss DS-1 on the separate centre-panned guitar is left out. Set the HM-2 with every control at maximum. Set the amp to a saturated high-gain setting and use the bridge pickup. Published transcriptions put it in a tuning that is not one of the standard names: B E A D F♯ B, low to high.
Common Questions About the "Bitter Loss" Tone
What guitar did Entombed use on "Bitter Loss"?
Entombed tracked "Bitter Loss" on a Les Paul (released 1990). The Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s named above is a modern equivalent, not the guitar on the record. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. The track is in Custom tuning, so retune before you dial anything in.
What amp settings does "Bitter Loss" need?
On Peavey Studio Pro 40: Gain 10, Bass 10, Mid 0, Treble 10, Presence 8, 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 "Bitter Loss" without a Peavey Studio Pro 40?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the original recipe above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Bitter Loss" 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.
What pedals are on "Bitter Loss"?
The original signal chain for "Bitter Loss" runs through Boss HM-2 Heavy Metal. Whether you own those exact units or close substitutes, ToneMirror maps the pedal voicings onto the pedalboard you actually have.
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