How to Dial In "Human Waste" by Suffocation - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Human Waste"
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 Human Waste (1991). Human Waste is the debut EP by death metal band Suffocation. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Jackson Pro Series Soloist SL2 through a Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier, the nearest rig we use for Suffocation's other songs, stands in. Set the amp to a saturated high-gain setting and use the bridge pickup. Published transcriptions put it in D standard (D G C F A D), a whole step below standard.
Common Questions About the "Human Waste" Tone
What guitar did Suffocation use on "Human Waste"?
The guitar on "Human Waste" (released 1991) isn't documented; the Jackson Pro Series Soloist SL2 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. The track is in D Standard (D G C F A D), so retune before you dial anything in.
What amp settings does "Human Waste" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 9, Bass 7, Mid 5.5, Treble 6, Presence 5.5, 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 "Human Waste" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Human Waste" 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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