How to Dial In "Where Strides the Behemoth" by Mastodon - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Where Strides the Behemoth"
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). Remission is the debut album by American heavy metal band Mastodon. 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 rig we use for Mastodon's other songs from Remission, stands in. Set the amp to a saturated high-gain setting and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Where Strides the Behemoth" Tone
What guitar did Mastodon use on "Where Strides the Behemoth"?
The guitar on "Where Strides the Behemoth" (released 2002) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Custom above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Where Strides the Behemoth" 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 "Where Strides the Behemoth" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Where Strides the Behemoth" 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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