How to Dial In "From Mars" by Gojira - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "From Mars"
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 From Mars to Sirius (2005). Their third album, recorded in 2004 and 2005 at Studio des Milans in Ondres and Le Florida in Agen, France. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Charvel Pro-Mod San Dimas Style 2 Joe Duplantier Signature through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the nearest rig to the one Gojira is documented with, stands in. Set the amp to a clean, lightly driven tone and use the bridge pickup. Published transcriptions put it a whole step down (D standard).
Common Questions About the "From Mars" Tone
What guitar did Gojira use on "From Mars"?
The guitar on "From Mars" (released 2005) isn't documented; the Charvel Pro-Mod San Dimas Style 2 Joe Duplantier Signature above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. The track is in D Standard (D G C F A D), so retune before you dial anything in.
What amp settings does "From Mars" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 3, Bass 5.5, Mid 6, 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 "From Mars" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "From Mars" 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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