How to Dial In "Minute of Decay" by Marilyn Manson - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Minute of Decay"
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 Antichrist Superstar (1996). Antichrist Superstar is the second studio album by American rock band Marilyn Manson. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Professional II Jazzmaster through a Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier, the rig we use for Marilyn Manson's other songs from Antichrist Superstar, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Minute of Decay" Tone
What guitar did Marilyn Manson use on "Minute of Decay"?
The guitar on "Minute of Decay" (released 1996) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Jazzmaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Minute of Decay" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 8, Bass 6.5, Mid 4.5, 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 "Minute of Decay" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Minute of Decay" 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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