How to Dial In "World Scum" by Soulfly - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "World Scum"
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 Enslaved (2012). Enslaved is the eighth studio album by American heavy metal band Soulfly. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson SG Standard through a Peavey 5150, the rig we use for Soulfly's other songs from Enslaved, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "World Scum" Tone
What guitar did Soulfly use on "World Scum"?
The guitar on "World Scum" (released 2012) isn't documented; the Gibson SG Standard above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "World Scum" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 8, Bass 7, 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 "World Scum" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "World Scum" 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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