How to Dial In "Farewell to Arms" by Machine Head - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Farewell to Arms"
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 Blackening (2007). Their sixth studio album, produced by Robb Flynn and recorded in late 2006, it was released in the United States on 27 March 2007. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so an ESP E-II Eclipse through a Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier, the nearest rig to the one documented for Machine Head, stands in. Set the amp to a saturated high-gain setting and use the bridge pickup. Published transcriptions put it in drop B.
Common Questions About the "Farewell to Arms" Tone
What guitar did Machine Head use on "Farewell to Arms"?
The guitar on "Farewell to Arms" (released 2007) isn't documented; the ESP E-II Eclipse above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. The track is in Drop B (B F♯ B E G♯ C♯), so retune before you dial anything in.
What amp settings does "Farewell to Arms" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 8, Bass 6.5, Mid 5, Treble 6.5, Presence 6.5, 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 "Farewell to Arms" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Farewell to Arms" 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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