How to Dial In "Creating Something Out of Nothing, Only to Destroy It" by Norma Jean - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Creating Something Out of Nothing, Only to Destroy It"
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 Bless the Martyr and Kiss the Child (2002). Bless the Martyr and Kiss the Child is the debut studio album by American metalcore band Norma Jean, released on August 13, 2002 by Solid State Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s through a Peavey 5150, the rig we use for Norma Jean's other songs from Bless the Martyr and Kiss the Child, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Published transcriptions put it in drop C♯ (C♯ G♯ C♯ F♯ A♯ D♯), a half step below drop C.
Common Questions About the "Creating Something Out of Nothing, Only to Destroy It" Tone
What guitar did Norma Jean use on "Creating Something Out of Nothing, Only to Destroy It"?
The guitar on "Creating Something Out of Nothing, Only to Destroy It" (released 2002) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. The track is in Drop C♯ (C♯ G♯ C♯ F♯ A♯ D♯), so retune before you dial anything in.
What amp settings does "Creating Something Out of Nothing, Only to Destroy It" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7.5, Bass 6, Mid 6.5, Treble 6.5, Presence 5.5, Volume 6. 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 "Creating Something Out of Nothing, Only to Destroy It" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Creating Something Out of Nothing, Only to Destroy It" 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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