How to Dial In "Yellowjacket" by Spiritbox - Guitar Tone Settings
The Gear Behind "Yellowjacket"
Original Knob Positions, Pickup, and Tuning
Where to set the knobs for this tone. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale.
These numbers are for a Neural DSP Quad Cortex. On your amp, they won't sound the same.
Get the settings for my ampHow the artist had their guitar configured for this take.
From Eternal Blue (2021). A heavy Eternal Blue track with downtuned, syncopated riffs and atmospheric leads. Guitar World's Eternal Blue feature says Mike Stringer recorded the album with a Neural DSP Quad Cortex and his Aristides guitars, mostly a seven-string; MusicRadar describes plugin-only amp sims instead, so the exact chain is unsettled. An Aristides STX 7-string and a Quad Cortex stand in. Set the amp high-gain and use the bridge pickup. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "Yellowjacket" Tone
What guitar did Spiritbox use on "Yellowjacket"?
Spiritbox recorded "Yellowjacket" (released 2021) before the Aristides STX7 came out; it is named above as a modern equivalent. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Yellowjacket" need?
On Neural DSP Quad Cortex: Gain 8, Bass 6, Mid 5, Treble 7, 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 "Yellowjacket" without a Neural DSP Quad Cortex?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the original recipe above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Yellowjacket" 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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