How to Dial In "Cause of Death" by Motionless in White - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Cause of Death"
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 Scoring the End of the World (2022). A heavy, dark metalcore track with tight, palm-muted riffs. No source available here confirms the exact guitar and amp on this recording, so an ESP LTD EC-1000 through a Peavey 6534+ stands in. Use the bridge pickup and set the amp for a tight, high-gain tone. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "Cause of Death" Tone
What guitar did Motionless in White use on "Cause of Death"?
The guitar on "Cause of Death" (released 2022) isn't documented; the ESP LTD EC-1000 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Cause of Death" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 8.5, Bass 6, Mid 4, Treble 6.5, Presence 6.5, 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 "Cause of Death" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Cause of Death" 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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