How to Dial In "State of Emergency" by Papa Roach - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "State of Emergency"
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 Metamorphosis (2009). Metamorphosis is the sixth studio album by the American rock band Papa Roach, released on 24 March 2009 by DGC and Interscope Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Schecter Jerry Horton Tempest (Papa Roach) through a Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier, the rig we use for Papa Roach's other songs from Metamorphosis, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "State of Emergency" Tone
What guitar did Papa Roach use on "State of Emergency"?
The guitar on "State of Emergency" (released 2009) isn't documented; the Schecter Jerry Horton Tempest (Papa Roach) above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "State of Emergency" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7.5, Bass 6, Mid 5.5, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, 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 "State of Emergency" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "State of Emergency" 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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