How to Dial In "Rotten Soil" by Entombed - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Rotten Soil"
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 Wolverine Blues (1993). Wolverine Blues is the third studio album by Swedish death metal band Entombed, released on 31 August 1993 by Earache Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson Les Paul Standard '50s through a Peavey 6505+, the rig we use for Entombed's other songs from Wolverine Blues, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Rotten Soil" Tone
What guitar did Entombed use on "Rotten Soil"?
The guitar on "Rotten Soil" (released 1993) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Standard '50s above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Rotten Soil" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7.5, Bass 6.5, Mid 5.5, Treble 7, Presence 6.5, Volume 5.5. 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 "Rotten Soil" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Rotten Soil" 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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