How to Dial In "In the Shadow of the Valley of Death" by Marilyn Manson - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "In the Shadow of the Valley of Death"
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). Holy Wood (In the Shadow of the Valley of Death) is the fourth studio album by American rock band Marilyn Manson, released on 11 November 2000 by Nothing and Interscope Records. The album's personnel list credits John 5 and Twiggy Ramirez with guitars. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender John 5 Ghost Telecaster through a Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier, the rig we use for Marilyn Manson's other songs from Holy Wood (In the Shadow of the Valley of Death), stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "In the Shadow of the Valley of Death" Tone
What guitar did Marilyn Manson use on "In the Shadow of the Valley of Death"?
The guitar on "In the Shadow of the Valley of Death" (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 "In the Shadow of the Valley of Death" 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 "In the Shadow of the Valley of Death" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "In the Shadow of the Valley of Death" 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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