How to Dial In "Desperate Pleasures" by Every Time I Die - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Desperate Pleasures"
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 Radical (2021). Radical is the ninth and final studio album by American metalcore band Every Time I Die. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so an ESP E-II Eclipse through a Peavey 6505+, the rig we use for Every Time I Die's other songs from Radical, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Desperate Pleasures" Tone
What guitar did Every Time I Die use on "Desperate Pleasures"?
The guitar on "Desperate Pleasures" (released 2021) isn't documented; the ESP E-II Eclipse above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Desperate Pleasures" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 8, Bass 6, Mid 5.5, Treble 6.5, Presence 6.5, 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 "Desperate Pleasures" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Desperate Pleasures" 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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