How to Dial In "Phantom Self" by Sepultura - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Phantom Self"
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 Machine Messiah (2017). Machine Messiah is the fourteenth studio album by Brazilian heavy metal band Sepultura, released on January 13, 2017. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so an ESP LTD EC-1000 through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the rig we use for Sepultura's other songs from Machine Messiah, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Phantom Self" Tone
What guitar did Sepultura use on "Phantom Self"?
The guitar on "Phantom Self" (released 2017) isn't documented; the ESP LTD EC-1000 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Phantom Self" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 8, 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 "Phantom Self" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Phantom Self" 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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