How to Dial In "Christening of the Blind" by Napalm Death - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Christening of the Blind"
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 Utopia Banished (1992). Utopia Banished is the fourth studio album by British grindcore band Napalm Death, released on 18 May 1992 by Earache Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson SG Standard through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the nearest rig we use for Napalm Death's other songs, stands in. Set the amp to a saturated high-gain setting and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Christening of the Blind" Tone
What guitar did Napalm Death use on "Christening of the Blind"?
The guitar on "Christening of the Blind" (released 1992) isn't documented; the Gibson SG Standard above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Christening of the Blind" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 9, Bass 6, Mid 4, Treble 6, Presence 6, Volume 9. 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 "Christening of the Blind" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Christening of the Blind" 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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