How to Dial In "Only Death Decides" by Exodus - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Only Death Decides"
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 Impact Is Imminent (1990). Impact Is Imminent is the fourth studio album by American thrash metal band Exodus, released on July 10, 1990. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Jackson Pro Series Soloist SL2 through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the rig we use for Exodus' other songs from Impact Is Imminent, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Only Death Decides" Tone
What guitar did Exodus use on "Only Death Decides"?
The guitar on "Only Death Decides" (released 1990) isn't documented; the Jackson Pro Series Soloist SL2 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Only Death Decides" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 8, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 7, 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 "Only Death Decides" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Only Death Decides" 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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