How to Dial In "Astonishing Panorama of the Endtimes" by Marilyn Manson - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Astonishing Panorama of the Endtimes"
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 Celebrity Deathmatch (1999). Celebrity Deathmatch is the 1999 soundtrack album for the MTV claymation series of the same name, on which Marilyn Manson contributes "Astonishing Panorama of the Endtimes". No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s through a Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier, the nearest rig we use for Marilyn Manson's other songs, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Astonishing Panorama of the Endtimes" Tone
What guitar did Marilyn Manson use on "Astonishing Panorama of the Endtimes"?
The guitar on "Astonishing Panorama of the Endtimes" (released 1999) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Astonishing Panorama of the Endtimes" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7, Bass 6, Mid 5.5, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, 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 "Astonishing Panorama of the Endtimes" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Astonishing Panorama of the Endtimes" 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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