How to Dial In "The Three Fates" by Mastodon - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "The Three Fates"
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 Marrow Deep (2026). From Mastodon's ninth album, which features Nick Johnston as full-time guitarist alongside Bill Kelliher. No source available here confirms the exact guitar and amp on this recording, so an ESP LTD Bill Kelliher Sparrowhawk (Signature) through a Friedman Butterslax stands in. Set the amp at a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "The Three Fates" Tone
What guitar did Mastodon use on "The Three Fates"?
The guitar on "The Three Fates" (released 2026) 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 "The Three Fates" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7, Bass 5.5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 6.5, 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 "The Three Fates" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "The Three Fates" 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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