How to Dial In "The Veils of Negative Existence" by Manilla Road - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "The Veils of Negative Existence"
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 Crystal Logic (1983). Crystal Logic is the third studio album by the American heavy metal band Manilla Road, released in December 1983 (and reissued in 2002). No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson Flying V through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the rig we use for Manilla Road's other songs from Crystal Logic, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "The Veils of Negative Existence" Tone
What guitar did Manilla Road use on "The Veils of Negative Existence"?
The guitar on "The Veils of Negative Existence" (released 1983) isn't documented; the Gibson Flying V above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "The Veils of Negative Existence" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 8, Bass 6, Mid 5, Treble 7, Presence 7, 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 "The Veils of Negative Existence" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "The Veils of Negative Existence" 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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