How to Dial In "The Face of Oblivion" by High on Fire - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "The Face of Oblivion"
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 Blessed Black Wings (2005). Blessed Black Wings is the third 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 Explorer through an Orange AD30, the rig we use for High on Fire's other songs from Blessed Black Wings, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Published transcriptions put it in C standard, two whole steps below standard.
Common Questions About the "The Face of Oblivion" Tone
What guitar did High on Fire use on "The Face of Oblivion"?
The guitar on "The Face of Oblivion" (released 2005) isn't documented; the Gibson Explorer above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. The track is in C Standard (C F B♭ E♭ G C), so retune before you dial anything in.
What amp settings does "The Face of Oblivion" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 8, Bass 7, Mid 5, Treble 5.5, Presence 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 "The Face of Oblivion" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "The Face of Oblivion" 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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