How to Dial In "Facepalm Mute" by Periphery - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Facepalm Mute"
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 Periphery II: This Time It's Personal (2012). Periphery II: This Time It's Personal is the second studio album by American progressive metal band Periphery. The album version runs 4:54. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Jackson Pro Series Misha Mansoor Juggernaut HT7 through Fractal Audio Axe-FX III with Horizon Devices Precision Drive, the nearest rig to the one documented for Periphery, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Published transcriptions put it on a seven-string guitar tuned A♭ E♭ A♭ D♭ G♭ B♭ E♭ (low to high).
Common Questions About the "Facepalm Mute" Tone
What guitar did Periphery use on "Facepalm Mute"?
The guitar on "Facepalm Mute" (released 2012) isn't documented; the Jackson Pro Series Misha Mansoor Juggernaut HT7 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. The track is in Custom tuning, so retune before you dial anything in.
What amp settings does "Facepalm Mute" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 8, Bass 5.5, Mid 4.5, Treble 6, Presence 6.5, 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 "Facepalm Mute" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Facepalm Mute" 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.
What pedals are on "Facepalm Mute"?
Whether you own those exact units or close substitutes, ToneMirror maps the pedal voicings onto the pedalboard you actually have.
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