How to Dial In "Bastard Samurai" by High on Fire - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Bastard Samurai"
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 Snakes for the Divine (2010). Snakes for the Divine is the fifth studio album by American heavy metal band High on Fire. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson Les Paul Custom through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the rig we use for High on Fire's other songs from Snakes for the Divine, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Published transcriptions put it in drop A (A E A D F♯ B).
Common Questions About the "Bastard Samurai" Tone
What guitar did High on Fire use on "Bastard Samurai"?
The guitar on "Bastard Samurai" (released 2010) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Custom above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. The track is in Drop A (A E A D F♯ B), so retune before you dial anything in.
What amp settings does "Bastard Samurai" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7, Bass 5.5, Mid 6.5, Treble 7, Presence 6.5, Volume 8. 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 "Bastard Samurai" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Bastard Samurai" 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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