How to Dial In "Shadow of a Soul" by Godsmack - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Shadow of a Soul"
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 The Oracle (2010). The Oracle is a studio album by the American rock band Godsmack, released on 4 May 2010 by Universal Republic Records. The album's personnel list credits Tony Rombola on lead guitar and Sully Erna on rhythm guitar. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a PRS Custom 24 through a Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier, the rig we use for Godsmack's other songs from The Oracle, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Published transcriptions put it in drop D.
Common Questions About the "Shadow of a Soul" Tone
What guitar did Godsmack use on "Shadow of a Soul"?
The guitar on "Shadow of a Soul" (released 2010) isn't documented; the PRS Custom 24 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. The track is in Drop D (D A D G B E), so retune before you dial anything in.
What amp settings does "Shadow of a Soul" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 8, Bass 6.5, Mid 5.5, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, 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 "Shadow of a Soul" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Shadow of a Soul" 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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