How to Dial In "Illuminate Eliminate" by Mayhem - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Illuminate Eliminate"
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 Ordo ad Chao (2007). Ordo Ad Chao is the fourth studio album by the Norwegian black metal band Mayhem. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson Les Paul Custom through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the nearest rig we use for Mayhem's other songs, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Illuminate Eliminate" Tone
What guitar did Mayhem use on "Illuminate Eliminate"?
The guitar on "Illuminate Eliminate" (released 2007) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Custom above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Illuminate Eliminate" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 8, Bass 4, Mid 5, Treble 8, Presence 7, 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 "Illuminate Eliminate" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Illuminate Eliminate" 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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