How to Dial In "Playing with Spiders/Skullkrusher" by Overkill - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Playing with Spiders/Skullkrusher"
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 The Years of Decay (1989). The Years of Decay is the fourth studio album by thrash metal band Overkill, released on October 13, 1989, through Atlantic and Megaforce Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so an ESP LTD EC-1000 through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the rig we use for Overkill's other songs from The Years of Decay, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Playing with Spiders/Skullkrusher" Tone
What guitar did Overkill use on "Playing with Spiders/Skullkrusher"?
The guitar on "Playing with Spiders/Skullkrusher" (released 1989) isn't documented; the ESP LTD EC-1000 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Playing with Spiders/Skullkrusher" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7.5, Presence 7, 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 "Playing with Spiders/Skullkrusher" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Playing with Spiders/Skullkrusher" 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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