How to Dial In "We Are Chaos" by Marilyn Manson - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "We Are Chaos"
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 We Are Chaos (2020). The title track of We Are Chaos, with a restrained, melodic guitar and a lightly driven sound. No source available here confirms the exact guitar and amp on this recording, so Gibson SG Standard through Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier stands in. Set the amp at a low-gain, edge-of-breakup setting and use the bridge pickup. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "We Are Chaos" Tone
What guitar did Marilyn Manson use on "We Are Chaos"?
The guitar on "We Are Chaos" (released 2020) isn't documented; the Gibson SG Standard above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "We Are Chaos" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5, Bass 5.5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, 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 "We Are Chaos" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "We Are Chaos" 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.
More Tones You Can Dial In
Tone references for "We Are Chaos" by Marilyn Manson are provided for educational use. ToneMirror is not affiliated with the artists or labels referenced.