How to Dial In "Live in a Hole" by Pantera - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Live in a Hole"
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 Vulgar Display of Power (1992). Vulgar Display of Power is the sixth studio album by American groove metal band Pantera. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Dean ML Select Classic through a Randall RG100ES, the rig we use for Pantera's other songs from Vulgar Display of Power, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Live in a Hole" Tone
What guitar did Pantera use on "Live in a Hole"?
The guitar on "Live in a Hole" (released 1992) isn't documented; the Dean ML Select Classic above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Live in a Hole" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 8, Bass 6, Mid 4.5, 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 "Live in a Hole" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Live in a Hole" 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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