How to Dial In "Public Display of Dismemberment" by Slayer - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Public Display of Dismemberment"
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 World Painted Blood (2009). World Painted Blood is the eleventh studio album by American thrash metal band Slayer. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Jackson Pro Series Soloist SL2 through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the rig we use for Slayer's other songs from World Painted Blood, stands in. Set the amp to a saturated high-gain setting and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Public Display of Dismemberment" Tone
What guitar did Slayer use on "Public Display of Dismemberment"?
The guitar on "Public Display of Dismemberment" (released 2009) isn't documented; the Jackson Pro Series Soloist SL2 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Public Display of Dismemberment" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 9, Bass 6, Mid 4.5, Treble 7, Presence 7.5, Volume 8. 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 "Public Display of Dismemberment" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Public Display of Dismemberment" 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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