How to Dial In "The Old Man" by Kadavar - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "The Old Man"
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 Berlin (2015). Berlin is the third studio album by German rock band Kadavar, which was released on 21 August 2015, 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. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "The Old Man" Tone
What guitar did Kadavar use on "The Old Man"?
The guitar on "The Old Man" (released 2015) isn't documented; the Gibson SG Standard above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "The Old Man" 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 "The Old Man" 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 Old Man" 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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