How to Dial In "Lowest in Me" by Staind - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Lowest in Me"
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.
Released as a single in April 2023 and placed on Confessions of the Fallen. Mike Mushok plays Ibanez signature guitars and has long used Diezel amps, though no source documents the rig for this song. An Ibanez Mushok baritone into a Diezel VH4 stands in. Set the gain high on the bridge pickup, with a heavy, dark voicing. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "Lowest in Me" Tone
What guitar did Staind use on "Lowest in Me"?
The guitar on "Lowest in Me" (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 "Lowest in Me" 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 "Lowest in Me" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Lowest in Me" 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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