How to Dial In "The Gargoyle" by Paul Gilbert - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "The Gargoyle"
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 Silence Followed by a Deafening Roar (2008). Silence Followed by a Deafening Roar is the second full length instrumental album and 8th overall by hard rock guitarist Paul Gilbert. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so an Ibanez PGM50 Premium Paul Gilbert through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the nearest rig to the one documented for Paul Gilbert, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "The Gargoyle" Tone
What guitar did Paul Gilbert use on "The Gargoyle"?
The guitar on "The Gargoyle" (released 2008) isn't documented; the Ibanez PGM50 Premium Paul Gilbert above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "The Gargoyle" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7, Bass 5.5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 6.5, 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 "The Gargoyle" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "The Gargoyle" 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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