How to Dial In "A Sad Cartoon" by Loathe - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "A Sad Cartoon"
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 I Let It In and It Took Everything (2020). I Let It In and It Took Everything is the second studio album by British heavy metal band Loathe, released on 7 February 2020 through SharpTone Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so an Ibanez RG752AHM Prestige 7-String through a Peavey 6505+, the rig we use for Loathe's other songs from I Let It In and It Took Everything, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "A Sad Cartoon" Tone
What guitar did Loathe use on "A Sad Cartoon"?
The guitar on "A Sad Cartoon" (released 2020) isn't documented; the Ibanez RG752AHM Prestige 7-String above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "A Sad Cartoon" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 8, Bass 6, Mid 4, Treble 6, Presence 6, 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 "A Sad Cartoon" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "A Sad Cartoon" 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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