How to Dial In "Deathbed Atheist" by Norma Jean - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Deathbed Atheist"
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 Meridional (2010). Meridional is the fifth studio album by American metalcore band Norma Jean. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s through a Peavey 5150, the nearest rig we use for Norma Jean's other songs, 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 "Deathbed Atheist" Tone
What guitar did Norma Jean use on "Deathbed Atheist"?
The guitar on "Deathbed Atheist" (released 2010) 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 "Deathbed Atheist" 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 "Deathbed Atheist" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Deathbed Atheist" 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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