How to Dial In "Kubrick Stare" by Stray from the Path - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Kubrick Stare"
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 Clockworked (2025). Clockworked is the eleventh studio album by American hardcore punk band Stray from the Path. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so an ESP LTD EC-1000 through a Peavey 5150 II, the nearest rig we use for Stray from the Path's other songs, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Published transcriptions put it in drop C (C G C F A D).
Common Questions About the "Kubrick Stare" Tone
What guitar did Stray from the Path use on "Kubrick Stare"?
The guitar on "Kubrick Stare" (released 2025) isn't documented; the ESP LTD EC-1000 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. The track is in Drop C (C G C F A D), so retune before you dial anything in.
What amp settings does "Kubrick Stare" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 8, Bass 6.5, Mid 5.5, Treble 6, Presence 7, 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 "Kubrick Stare" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Kubrick Stare" 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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