How to Dial In "Don't Get Close" by Slipknot - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Don't Get Close"
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), which tab sites put in drop B. No source documents the rig on this song, so an Ibanez RG550 into a Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier stands in. A tight, high-gain tone on the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Don't Get Close" Tone
What guitar did Slipknot use on "Don't Get Close"?
The guitar on "Don't Get Close" (released 2004) isn't documented; the Ibanez RG550 Genesis 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 "Don't Get Close" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 8, Bass 6, Mid 5, Treble 6, Presence 6, 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 "Don't Get Close" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Don't Get Close" 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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