How to Dial In "Suspended in Tribulation" by Suffocation - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Suspended in Tribulation"
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 Pierced from Within (1995). Pierced from Within is the third album by the death metal band Suffocation, released in 1995. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a B.C. Rich Ironbird through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the rig we use for Suffocation's other songs from Pierced from Within, stands in. Set the amp to a saturated high-gain setting and use the bridge pickup. Published transcriptions put it in C♯ standard (C♯ F♯ B E G♯ C♯), three half steps below standard.
Common Questions About the "Suspended in Tribulation" Tone
What guitar did Suffocation use on "Suspended in Tribulation"?
The guitar on "Suspended in Tribulation" (released 1995) isn't documented; the B.C. Rich Ironbird above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. The track is in C♯ Standard (C♯ F♯ B E G♯ C♯), so retune before you dial anything in.
What amp settings does "Suspended in Tribulation" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 9, Bass 6, Mid 7, Treble 7, Presence 6, Volume 7. 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 "Suspended in Tribulation" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Suspended in Tribulation" 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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