How to Dial In "The Hurt That Finds You First" by Meshuggah - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "The Hurt That Finds You First"
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 in Germany, on 26 March in the rest of Europe, and on March 27 in North America, 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 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 "The Hurt That Finds You First" Tone
What guitar did Meshuggah use on "The Hurt That Finds You First"?
The guitar on "The Hurt That Finds You First" (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 "The Hurt That Finds You First" 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 "The Hurt That Finds You First" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "The Hurt That Finds You First" 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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