How to Dial In "Outbreak of Evil" by Sodom - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Outbreak of Evil"
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 In the Sign of Evil (1985). Their first EP and debut release, produced by Wolfgang Eichholz at Caet Studio in Berlin in October 1984, it was released in January 1985. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Jackson King V through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the nearest rig to the one documented for Sodom, stands in. Set the amp to a high-gain setting and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Outbreak of Evil" Tone
What guitar did Sodom use on "Outbreak of Evil"?
The guitar on "Outbreak of Evil" (released 1985) isn't documented; the Jackson King V above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Outbreak of Evil" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 8, Bass 6, Mid 5.5, Treble 7, 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 "Outbreak of Evil" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Outbreak of Evil" 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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