How to Dial In "Spectrelight" by Mastodon - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Spectrelight"
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 The Hunter (2011). The Hunter is a studio album by the American heavy metal band Mastodon, released on 26 September 2011 by Reprise Records. The album's personnel list credits Brent Hinds on lead guitar and Bill Kelliher on rhythm guitar. Bill Kelliher has said he recorded this album with his old two-channel Marshall JCM800 heads. No source we found names the guitar for this track, so a Gibson Flying V through a Marshall JCM800 2205, a two-channel JCM800, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Spectrelight" Tone
What guitar did Mastodon use on "Spectrelight"?
The guitar on "Spectrelight" (released 2011) isn't documented; the Gibson Flying V above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Spectrelight" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7, Bass 5.5, Mid 6.5, 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 "Spectrelight" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Spectrelight" 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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