How to Dial In "Sex Metal Barbie" by In This Moment - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Sex Metal Barbie"
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 Black Widow (2014). Black Widow is the fifth studio album by American rock band In This Moment, released on 17 November 2014 by Atlantic Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so an ESP E-II Eclipse through an EVH 5150III 100W, the rig we use for In This Moment's other songs from Black Widow, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Sex Metal Barbie" Tone
What guitar did In This Moment use on "Sex Metal Barbie"?
The guitar on "Sex Metal Barbie" (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 "Sex Metal Barbie" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 8, Bass 6.5, Mid 5, 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 "Sex Metal Barbie" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Sex Metal Barbie" 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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