How to Dial In "High Water" by Sleep Token - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "High Water"
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 This Place Will Become Your Tomb (2021). The only tuning information available is fan transcriptions on Ultimate Guitar, which tab the riff for an eight-string in drop B, so treat that as unconfirmed; the band hasn't published it. No source documents the guitar or amp on this track, so an Aristides 070 into a Kemper Profiler stands in. Detune well below standard if you want the weight of the record. Set the gain high and tight on the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "High Water" Tone
What guitar did Sleep Token use on "High Water"?
The guitar on "High Water" (released 2021) isn't documented; the Aristides 070 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. The track is in Custom tuning, so retune before you dial anything in.
What amp settings does "High Water" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7, Bass 5.5, Mid 5.5, Treble 6, Presence 5.5, Volume 6. 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 "High Water" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "High Water" 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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