How to Dial In "Die Baby Die" by Kadavar - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Die Baby Die"
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 Rough Times (2017). Rough Times is the fourth studio album by German rock band Kadavar, released on 29 September 2017 by Nuclear Blast. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson SG Standard through a Hiwatt DR504 Custom 50, the nearest rig we use for Kadavar's other songs, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Published transcriptions put it in D standard (D G C F A D), a whole step below standard.
Common Questions About the "Die Baby Die" Tone
What guitar did Kadavar use on "Die Baby Die"?
The guitar on "Die Baby Die" (released 2017) isn't documented; the Gibson SG Standard above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. The track is in D Standard (D G C F A D), so retune before you dial anything in.
What amp settings does "Die Baby Die" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6, Bass 6, Mid 5.5, Treble 5, Presence 5, 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 "Die Baby Die" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Die Baby Die" 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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