How to Dial In "Coma Black" by Marilyn Manson - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Coma Black"
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 Holy Wood (In the Shadow of the Valley of Death) (2000). Heavy, dark industrial-leaning rock with thick, saturated rhythm guitars. Nothing published ties a rig to this song, so a Fender John 5 Ghost Telecaster into a Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier stands in. Set a medium-high crunch on the bridge pickup and keep the low end tight. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "Coma Black" Tone
What guitar did Marilyn Manson use on "Coma Black"?
The guitar on "Coma Black" (released 2000) isn't documented; the Fender John 5 Ghost Telecaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Coma Black" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7, 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 "Coma Black" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Coma Black" 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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