How to Dial In "Beyond the Pale" by Machine Head - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Beyond the Pale"
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 Catharsis (2018). Robb Flynn has long played ESP guitars, but no source documents the rig on this track, so an ESP Eclipse into a Dual Rectifier stands in. Set the gain high with tight lows on the bridge pickup. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "Beyond the Pale" Tone
What guitar did Machine Head use on "Beyond the Pale"?
The guitar on "Beyond the Pale" (released 2018) isn't documented; the ESP E-II Eclipse above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Beyond the Pale" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 8, Bass 5.5, Mid 5, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, Volume 6. 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 "Beyond the Pale" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Beyond the Pale" 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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