How to Dial In "Spike in My Veins" by Korn - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Spike in My Veins"
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 The Paradigm Shift (2013). The Paradigm Shift is the eleventh studio album by American nu metal band Korn. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so an Ibanez RG550 Genesis through a Mesa Boogie Triple Rectifier, the nearest rig we use for Korn's other songs, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Spike in My Veins" Tone
What guitar did Korn use on "Spike in My Veins"?
The guitar on "Spike in My Veins" (released 2013) isn't documented; the Ibanez RG550 Genesis above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Spike in My Veins" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 8, Bass 7, Mid 5, 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 "Spike in My Veins" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Spike in My Veins" 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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