How to Dial In "Daddy" by Korn - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Daddy"
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 Korn (1994). Their debut studio album, it was released on 11 October 1994 through Immortal and Epic Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so an Ibanez UV777P Universe through a Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier, the nearest rig to the one documented for Korn, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Played on a seven-string tuned A D G C F A D, a whole step below a standard seven-string, so it does not transpose onto a six-string.
Common Questions About the "Daddy" Tone
What guitar did Korn use on "Daddy"?
The guitar on "Daddy" (released 1994) isn't documented; the Ibanez UV777P Universe above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. The track is in Custom tuning, so retune before you dial anything in.
What amp settings does "Daddy" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7.5, Bass 6.5, Mid 4, Treble 6, 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 "Daddy" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Daddy" 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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