How to Dial In "Behind the Sun" by Meshuggah - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Behind the Sun"
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 Koloss (2012). Koloss is the seventh studio album by Swedish extreme metal band Meshuggah, released on 23 March 2012 by Nuclear Blast. The album's personnel list credits Fredrik Thordendal on lead guitar and Mårten Hagström on rhythm guitar. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so an Ibanez FTM33 Fredrik Thordendal 8-String through a Fractal Audio Axe-FX II, the rig we use for Meshuggah's other songs from Koloss, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Behind the Sun" Tone
What guitar did Meshuggah use on "Behind the Sun"?
The guitar on "Behind the Sun" (released 2012) isn't documented; the Ibanez FTM33 Fredrik Thordendal 8-String above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Behind the Sun" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 8, Bass 6.5, Mid 5.5, 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 "Behind the Sun" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Behind the Sun" 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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