How to Dial In "Down in Black" by Mustasch - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Down in Black"
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 Above All (2002). Above All is the first full-length album by Swedish heavy metal band Mustasch, released in 2002. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s through a Marshall 1959SLP Plexi Super Lead Reissue, a common rig for this kind of sound, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Down in Black" Tone
What guitar did Mustasch use on "Down in Black"?
The guitar on "Down in Black" (released 2002) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Down in Black" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 8, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Presence 5, 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 "Down in Black" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Down in Black" 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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