How to Dial In "Sinners Bleed" by Entombed - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Sinners Bleed"
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 Clandestine (1991). Old-school Swedish death metal with a buzzsaw-thick, heavily distorted rhythm guitar. The rig on this recording isn't documented, so a Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s into a Peavey Bandit 112 (TransTube) stands in. Set the gain high with a tight low end on the bridge pickup. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "Sinners Bleed" Tone
What guitar did Entombed use on "Sinners Bleed"?
The guitar on "Sinners Bleed" (released 1991) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Sinners Bleed" need?
Settings for this sound: 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 "Sinners Bleed" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Sinners Bleed" 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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