How to Dial In "Vices" by Slayer - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Vices"
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 Repentless (2015). Repentless is the twelfth and final studio album by American thrash metal band Slayer, released on September 11, 2015. MusicRadar's 2015 studio report on Repentless says Kerry King's tones came from his signature B.C. Rich Custom Vs and Warlocks through a signature Marshall 2203KK JCM800 head and two Mode Four cabs, while Gary Holt, who played leads, used a Kemper Profiling Amp and an ESP Eclipse. It does not say which guitar went on which song, so the catalog's Kerry King Signature V stands in for King's guitars, with the Marshall JCM800 2203KK Kerry King Signature as the amp. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Vices" Tone
What guitar did Slayer use on "Vices"?
The original guitar for "Vices" isn't conclusively documented. The settings on this page are calibrated to the recorded tone regardless of which specific guitar you play.
What amp settings does "Vices" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 8, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 6.5, Presence 6.5, 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 "Vices" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Vices" 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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