How to Dial In "The Hammer of Doubt" by Power Trip - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "The Hammer of Doubt"
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 Manifest Decimation (2013). Manifest Decimation is the debut album by American thrash metal band Power Trip. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Jackson X Series Soloist SL3X DX through a Peavey 5150 II, the rig we use for Power Trip's other songs from Manifest Decimation, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "The Hammer of Doubt" Tone
What guitar did Power Trip use on "The Hammer of Doubt"?
The guitar on "The Hammer of Doubt" (released 2013) isn't documented; the Jackson X Series Soloist SL3X DX 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 Hammer of Doubt" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 8, Bass 6.5, Mid 5.5, Treble 6.5, 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 Hammer of Doubt" 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 Hammer of Doubt" 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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