How to Dial In "Self Deception" by Lacuna Coil - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Self Deception"
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 Comalies (2002). Comalies is the third studio album by Italian gothic metal band Lacuna Coil, released on 29 October 2002 by Century Media Records. The album's personnel list credits Marco Biazzi on lead guitar and Cristiano Migliore on rhythm guitar. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so an ESP LTD Viper-1000 through a Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier, the rig we use for Lacuna Coil's other songs from Comalies, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Self Deception" Tone
What guitar did Lacuna Coil use on "Self Deception"?
The guitar on "Self Deception" (released 2002) isn't documented; the ESP LTD Viper-1000 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Self Deception" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7, Bass 6, Mid 5, Treble 5, Presence 5, Volume 8. 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 "Self Deception" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Self Deception" 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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