How to Dial In "Scarabs" by Karnivool - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Scarabs"
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 Themata (2005). Themata is the debut studio album by the Australian rock band Karnivool. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so an Ibanez AZ2402 Prestige through a Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier, the rig we use for Karnivool's other songs from Themata, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Scarabs" Tone
What guitar did Karnivool use on "Scarabs"?
The guitar on "Scarabs" (released 2005) isn't documented; the Ibanez AZ2402 Prestige above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Scarabs" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 6, 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 "Scarabs" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Scarabs" 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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