How to Dial In "Maze of Torment" by Morbid Angel - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Maze of Torment"
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 Altars of Madness (1989). A fast, technical death-metal track with aggressive, tightly muted riffing. The rig on this recording isn't documented, so a Dean ML into a Marshall JCM800 2203 stands in. Set the gain high with a tight low end on the bridge pickup. The rest of the album is in standard tuning, so that is assumed here.
Common Questions About the "Maze of Torment" Tone
What guitar did Morbid Angel use on "Maze of Torment"?
The guitar on "Maze of Torment" (released 1989) isn't documented; the Dean ML above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Maze of Torment" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 8, Bass 6, Mid 6.5, Treble 6.5, Presence 5.5, 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 "Maze of Torment" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Maze of Torment" 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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