How to Dial In "Bad Seed" by Life of Agony - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Bad Seed"
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 River Runs Red (1993). River Runs Red is the debut studio album by American alternative metal band Life of Agony, released on 12 October 1993 by Roadrunner Records. The album's personnel list credits Joey Z with guitar. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson Les Paul Standard '50s through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the rig we use for Life of Agony's other songs from River Runs Red, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Bad Seed" Tone
What guitar did Life of Agony use on "Bad Seed"?
The guitar on "Bad Seed" (released 1993) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Standard '50s above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Bad Seed" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6.5, Bass 6, Mid 6, Treble 6, Presence 6, Volume 7.5. 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 "Bad Seed" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Bad Seed" 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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