How to Dial In "Terminate Damnation" by Mortification - Guitar Tone Settings
The Gear Behind "Terminate Damnation"
Original Knob Positions, Pickup, and Tuning
Where to set the knobs for this tone. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale.
These numbers are for a Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier. On your amp, they won't sound the same.
Get the settings for my ampHow the artist had their guitar configured for this take.
From the Australian band's most extreme, death-metal-leaning album.
Common Questions About the "Terminate Damnation" Tone
What guitar did Mortification use on "Terminate Damnation"?
Mortification recorded "Terminate Damnation" (released 1992) before the ESP E-II Eclipse came out; it is named above as a modern equivalent. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Terminate Damnation" need?
On Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier: Gain 8, Bass 6, Mid 5, Treble 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 "Terminate Damnation" without a Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the original recipe above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Terminate Damnation" 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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