How to Dial In "Shattered" by Paradise Lost - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Shattered"
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 Gothic (1991). Gothic is the second studio album by British gothic metal band Paradise Lost, released on 19 March 1991 by Peaceville Records. The album's personnel list credits Aaron Aedy and Gregor Mackintosh with guitars. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the rig we use for Paradise Lost's other songs from Gothic, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the neck pickup.
Common Questions About the "Shattered" Tone
What guitar did Paradise Lost use on "Shattered"?
The guitar on "Shattered" (released 1991) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s above gets the sound. Pickup selector: neck pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Shattered" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6.5, Bass 6.5, Mid 5.5, Treble 5, Presence 5, Volume 7.5. 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 "Shattered" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Shattered" 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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