How to Dial In "Human Carrying Capacity" by Harm's Way - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Human Carrying Capacity"
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 Posthuman (2018). Posthuman is a studio album by Harm's Way. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson SG Standard through a Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier, the nearest rig we use for Harm's Way's other songs, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Human Carrying Capacity" Tone
What guitar did Harm's Way use on "Human Carrying Capacity"?
The guitar on "Human Carrying Capacity" (released 2018) isn't documented; the Gibson SG Standard above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Human Carrying Capacity" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7.5, Bass 6.5, Mid 5, Treble 5.5, Presence 6, Volume 7.5. 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 "Human Carrying Capacity" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Human Carrying Capacity" 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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