How to Dial In "Peace and Tranquility" by Mastodon - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Peace and Tranquility"
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 Hushed and Grim (2021). Hushed and Grim is the eighth studio album by American heavy metal band Mastodon, released on October 29, 2021 through Reprise Records, their final release on the label. The album version runs 5:01. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so an ESP LTD Bill Kelliher Sparrowhawk (Signature) through Marshall JCM800 2210 with MXR M294 Sugar Drive, the nearest rig to the one documented for Mastodon, stands in. Set the amp to a driven crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Peace and Tranquility" Tone
What guitar did Mastodon use on "Peace and Tranquility"?
The guitar on "Peace and Tranquility" (released 2021) isn't documented; the ESP LTD Bill Kelliher Sparrowhawk (Signature) above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Peace and Tranquility" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7, Bass 6, Mid 6, 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 "Peace and Tranquility" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Peace and Tranquility" 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.
What pedals are on "Peace and Tranquility"?
Whether you own those exact units or close substitutes, ToneMirror maps the pedal voicings onto the pedalboard you actually have.
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