How to Dial In "Ego Death" by Polyphia - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Ego Death"
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 Remember That You Will Die (2022). A technical track with tapped and legato lead lines, featuring Steve Vai. No source available here confirms the exact guitar and amp on this recording, so an Ibanez TOD10N through a Neural DSP Quad Cortex stands in. Set the amp clean with a little edge and use the single pickup. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "Ego Death" Tone
What guitar did Polyphia use on "Ego Death"?
The guitar on "Ego Death" (released 2022) isn't documented; the Ibanez TOD10N above gets the sound. Pickup selector: single pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Ego Death" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 3, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 6, 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 "Ego Death" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Ego Death" 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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