How to Dial In "Morbid Visions" by Sepultura - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Morbid Visions"
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 Morbid Visions (1986). Their debut studio album, produced by Sepultura and recorded in August 1986 at Estudio Vice Versa in Belo Horizonte, it was released on November 10, 1986 by Cogumelo Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Jackson King V through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the nearest rig to the one documented for Sepultura, stands in. Set the amp to a high-gain setting and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Morbid Visions" Tone
What guitar did Sepultura use on "Morbid Visions"?
The guitar on "Morbid Visions" (released 1986) isn't documented; the Jackson King V above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Morbid Visions" 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 "Morbid Visions" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Morbid Visions" 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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