How to Dial In "Danger - Keep Away" by Slipknot - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Danger - Keep Away"
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 Vol. 3: (The Subliminal Verses) (2004), where it closes the album. A heavy, aggressive track. Tab sites list the album's songs in drop B (B F♯ B E G♯ C♯), though none cover this track specifically, so drop B is used here. No source breaks down the rig for this song, so Jim Root's Fender Stratocaster into a Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier stands in. Set the gain high with tight lows and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Danger - Keep Away" Tone
What guitar did Slipknot use on "Danger - Keep Away"?
The guitar on "Danger - Keep Away" (released 2004) isn't documented; the Fender Jim Root Stratocaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. The track is in Drop B (B F♯ B E G♯ C♯), so retune before you dial anything in.
What amp settings does "Danger - Keep Away" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 8, Bass 5.5, Mid 5, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, 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 "Danger - Keep Away" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Danger - Keep Away" 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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