How to Dial In "Cycle of Hurting" by Staind - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Cycle of Hurting"
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 Confessions of the Fallen (2023). Nothing published ties a rig to this song, so an Ibanez Mike Mushok MMM1 Baritone into a Diezel VH4 stands in. Set a medium-high crunch on the bridge pickup and keep the low end tight. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "Cycle of Hurting" Tone
What guitar did Staind use on "Cycle of Hurting"?
The guitar on "Cycle of Hurting" (released 2023) isn't documented; the Ibanez Mike Mushok MMM1 Baritone above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Cycle of Hurting" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7, Bass 5.5, Mid 5, Treble 6, Presence 5.5, 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 "Cycle of Hurting" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Cycle of Hurting" 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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