How to Dial In "Martyr (Waves)" by Polaris - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Martyr (Waves)"
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 The Death of Me (2020). The Death of Me is the second studio album by Australian metalcore band Polaris, released on 21 February 2020 by Resist Records and SharpTone Records. The album's personnel list credits Ryan Siew on lead guitar and Rick Schneider on rhythm guitar. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Mayones Regius 7 through an EVH 5150III 100W, the rig we use for Polaris' other songs from The Death of Me, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Martyr (Waves)" Tone
What guitar did Polaris use on "Martyr (Waves)"?
The guitar on "Martyr (Waves)" (released 2020) isn't documented; the Mayones Regius 7 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Martyr (Waves)" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 8, Bass 6, Mid 5.5, Treble 6.5, Presence 5.5, Volume 6. 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 "Martyr (Waves)" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Martyr (Waves)" 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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