How to Dial In "Sickle and Peace" by Mastodon - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Sickle and Peace"
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). A heavy, riff-driven prog-sludge song with thick, saturated guitars. No source documents the guitar or amp on this track, so an ESP LTD Bill Kelliher Sparrowhawk (Signature) into a Marshall JCM800 2210 stands in. Set a medium-high crunch on the bridge pickup and keep the low end tight. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "Sickle and Peace" Tone
What guitar did Mastodon use on "Sickle and Peace"?
The guitar on "Sickle and Peace" (released 2021) isn't documented; the ESP LTD Bill Kelliher Sparrowhawk (Signature) above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Sickle and Peace" 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 "Sickle and Peace" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Sickle and Peace" 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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