How to Dial In "Lay Down Your Goddamn Arms" by Marilyn Manson - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Lay Down Your Goddamn Arms"
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 Born Villain (2012). Born Villain is the eighth studio album by the American rock band Marilyn Manson, released on 25 April 2012. 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 rig we use for Marilyn Manson's other songs from Born Villain, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Lay Down Your Goddamn Arms" Tone
What guitar did Marilyn Manson use on "Lay Down Your Goddamn Arms"?
The guitar on "Lay Down Your Goddamn Arms" (released 2012) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Lay Down Your Goddamn Arms" 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 "Lay Down Your Goddamn Arms" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Lay Down Your Goddamn Arms" 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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