How to Dial In "Xmas Day" by Sevendust - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Xmas Day"
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 Animosity (2001). Animosity is the third studio album by the American rock band Sevendust, released on November 13, 2001, through TVT Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s through a Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier, the rig we use for Sevendust's other songs from Animosity, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the neck pickup.
Common Questions About the "Xmas Day" Tone
What guitar did Sevendust use on "Xmas Day"?
The guitar on "Xmas Day" (released 2001) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s above gets the sound. Pickup selector: neck pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Xmas Day" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 3, Bass 5, Mid 5.5, Treble 5.5, Presence 5, Volume 5.5. 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 "Xmas Day" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Xmas Day" 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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