How to Dial In "Elephant Man" by Mastodon - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Elephant Man"
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 Remission (2002). Their debut album, produced by Matt Bayles and the band and recorded in October 2001, it was released on 28 May 2002 through Relapse Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson Les Paul Custom through a Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier, the nearest rig to the one documented for Mastodon, stands in. Set the amp to a saturated high-gain setting and use the bridge pickup. Published transcriptions put it a whole step down (D standard).
Common Questions About the "Elephant Man" Tone
What guitar did Mastodon use on "Elephant Man"?
The guitar on "Elephant Man" (released 2002) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Custom above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. The track is in D Standard (D G C F A D), so retune before you dial anything in.
What amp settings does "Elephant Man" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 8.5, Bass 7, Mid 4.5, Treble 6, Presence 6.5, Volume 7.5. 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 "Elephant Man" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Elephant Man" 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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