How to Dial In "FEAR GOD" by Polyphia - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "FEAR GOD"
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 BE NOT AFRAID (2026), released on 23 October 2026. Premier Guitar describes the album as otherworldly metal, future-facing prog and pulsating house; no gear details for it were available. Scott LePage's signature Ibanez into a modeled amp stands in, set to a heavy, tight high-gain voicing on the bridge pickup. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "FEAR GOD" Tone
What guitar did Polyphia use on "FEAR GOD"?
The guitar on "FEAR GOD" (released 2026) isn't documented; the Ibanez Scott LePage SLM10 (Polyphia) above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "FEAR GOD" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6, 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 "FEAR GOD" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "FEAR GOD" 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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