How to Dial In "I Want to Disappear" by Marilyn Manson - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "I Want to Disappear"
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 Mechanical Animals (1998). Nothing published ties a rig to this song, so a Jazzmaster into a Dual Rectifier stands in. The record is more glam than the band's heavier work, so keep the gain moderate and the tone bright on the bridge pickup. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "I Want to Disappear" Tone
What guitar did Marilyn Manson use on "I Want to Disappear"?
The guitar on "I Want to Disappear" (released 1998) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Jazzmaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "I Want to Disappear" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6.5, Bass 6, Mid 5, Treble 6, Presence 6, Volume 6.5. 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 "I Want to Disappear" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "I Want to Disappear" 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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