How to Dial In "Demons in the Dirt" by Hellyeah - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Demons in the Dirt"
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 Blood for Blood (2014). Blood for Blood is the fourth studio album from American groove metal band Hellyeah, released on June 10, 2014 by Eleven Seven. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so an ESP E-II Eclipse through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the rig we use for Hellyeah's other songs from Blood for Blood, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Demons in the Dirt" Tone
What guitar did Hellyeah use on "Demons in the Dirt"?
The guitar on "Demons in the Dirt" (released 2014) isn't documented; the ESP E-II Eclipse above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Demons in the Dirt" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7.5, Bass 6, Mid 6, Treble 6, 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 "Demons in the Dirt" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Demons in the Dirt" 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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