How to Dial In "Akagi" by Maximum the Hormone - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Akagi"
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 Bu-ikikaesu (2007). Bu-ikikaesu is the third studio album by Japanese heavy metal band Maximum the Hormone, released on 14 March 2007 by VAP. The album's personnel list credits Maximum the Ryokun with guitar. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s through a Diezel Herbert, the rig we use for Maximum the Hormone's other songs from Bu-ikikaesu, stands in. Set the amp to a saturated high-gain setting and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Akagi" Tone
What guitar did Maximum the Hormone use on "Akagi"?
The guitar on "Akagi" (released 2007) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Akagi" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 9, Bass 6.5, Mid 5, Treble 6.5, Presence 6.5, Volume 8. 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 "Akagi" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Akagi" 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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