How to Dial In "Blinding Faith" by Knocked Loose - Guitar Tone Settings
What Knocked Loose Actually Used on "Blinding Faith"
Original Knob Positions, Pickup, and Tuning
Where to set the knobs for this tone. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale.
These numbers are for an EVH 5150III 100W. On your amp, they won't sound the same.
Get the settings for my ampHow the artist had their guitar configured for this take.
Same 'hell tone' Isaac Hale built for the record — seven-string in drop A into an EVH 5150 III through a Mesa 4x12 straight cab, screamer in front, gate working hard. Where Suffocate has a clean feature section, this one is unrelenting, so the gate and low-end control matter even more. Live the whole rig is modelled on a Quad Cortex.
Common Questions About the "Blinding Faith" Tone
What guitar did Knocked Loose use on "Blinding Faith"?
Knocked Loose tracked "Blinding Faith" on an Ibanez RG752AHM Prestige 7-String (released 2024). Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. The track is in Custom tuning, so retune before you dial anything in.
What amp settings does "Blinding Faith" need?
On EVH 5150III 100W: Gain 8, Bass 6, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 6, Volume 6. 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 "Blinding Faith" without an EVH 5150III 100W?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the original recipe above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Blinding Faith" 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.
What pedals are on "Blinding Faith"?
The original signal chain for "Blinding Faith" runs through Maxon SD9 Sonic Distortion, ISP Technologies Decimator II Noise Reduction. Whether you own those exact units or close substitutes, ToneMirror maps the pedal voicings onto the pedalboard you actually have.
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