How to Dial In "Perpetual Black Second" by Meshuggah - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Perpetual Black Second"
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 Nothing (2002). Nothing is the fourth studio album by Swedish extreme metal band Meshuggah, originally released on 6 August 2002 by Nuclear Blast. 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 III, the rig we use for Meshuggah's other songs from Nothing, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Perpetual Black Second" Tone
What guitar did Meshuggah use on "Perpetual Black Second"?
The guitar on "Perpetual Black Second" (released 2002) 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 "Perpetual Black Second" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 8, Bass 6, Mid 4, Treble 6, Presence 6, Volume 6. 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 "Perpetual Black Second" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Perpetual Black Second" 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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