How to Dial In "The Ringmaster" by Korn - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "The Ringmaster"
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 Nothing (2019). The Nothing is the thirteenth 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.
Common Questions About the "The Ringmaster" Tone
What guitar did Korn use on "The Ringmaster"?
The guitar on "The Ringmaster" (released 2019) isn't documented; the Ibanez RG550 Genesis above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "The Ringmaster" 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 "The Ringmaster" 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 Ringmaster" 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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