How to Dial In "Cardinal Red" by Monuments - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Cardinal Red"
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 In Stasis (2022). In Stasis is the fourth studio album by British progressive metal band Monuments. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so an Aristides 070 through a Mesa Boogie JP-2C, the rig we use for Monuments' other songs from In Stasis, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Cardinal Red" Tone
What guitar did Monuments use on "Cardinal Red"?
The guitar on "Cardinal Red" (released 2022) isn't documented; the Aristides 070 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Cardinal Red" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 8, Bass 6, Mid 4, Treble 6, Presence 6, 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 "Cardinal Red" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Cardinal Red" 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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