How to Dial In "Day of the Dead" by Misfits - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Day of the Dead"
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 American Psycho (1997). American Psycho is the fourth studio album by the American punk rock band Misfits, released on 13 May 1997 by Geffen Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson Les Paul Custom through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the rig we use for Misfits' other songs from American Psycho, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Day of the Dead" Tone
What guitar did Misfits use on "Day of the Dead"?
The guitar on "Day of the Dead" (released 1997) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Custom above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Day of the Dead" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7.5, Bass 6, Mid 6, 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 "Day of the Dead" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Day of the Dead" 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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