How to Dial In "The Watch" by Monuments - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "The Watch"
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 Phronesis (2018). Phronesis is the third studio album by the British progressive metal band Monuments, released on 5 October 2018 by Century Media Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Mayones Regius 7 through an EVH 5150III 100W, the rig we use for Monuments' other songs from Phronesis, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "The Watch" Tone
What guitar did Monuments use on "The Watch"?
The guitar on "The Watch" (released 2018) isn't documented; the Mayones Regius 7 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "The Watch" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 8, Bass 5, Mid 6, 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 "The Watch" 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 Watch" 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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