How to Dial In "The Shame Game" by Daron Malakian and Scars on Broadway - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "The Shame Game"
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 Addicted to the Violence (2025). Addicted to the Violence is the third studio album by American rock band Daron Malakian and Scars on Broadway, released by Scarred for Life Records, on July 18, 2025, Malakian's 50th birthday. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson SG Standard through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the rig we use for Daron Malakian and Scars on Broadway's other songs from Addicted to the Violence, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Published transcriptions put it in drop C (C G C F A D).
Common Questions About the "The Shame Game" Tone
What guitar did Daron Malakian and Scars on Broadway use on "The Shame Game"?
The guitar on "The Shame Game" (released 2025) isn't documented; the Gibson SG Standard above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. The track is in Drop C (C G C F A D), so retune before you dial anything in.
What amp settings does "The Shame Game" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7, Bass 6, Mid 6, Treble 6, Presence 6, Volume 7.5. 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 Shame Game" 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 Shame Game" 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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