How to Dial In "Desecration of Virgin" by Sarcófago - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Desecration of Virgin"
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 I.N.R.I. (1987). I.N.R.I. is the debut album by the Brazilian extreme metal band Sarcófago, released in August 1987 by Cogumelo. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Jackson King V through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the rig we use for Sarcófago's other songs from I.N.R.I., stands in. Set the amp to a saturated high-gain setting and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Desecration of Virgin" Tone
What guitar did Sarcófago use on "Desecration of Virgin"?
The guitar on "Desecration of Virgin" (released 1987) isn't documented; the Jackson King V above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Desecration of Virgin" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 8.5, Bass 6, Mid 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 "Desecration of Virgin" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Desecration of Virgin" 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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