How to Dial In "Code of Hammurabi" by Testament - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Code of Hammurabi"
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 Titans of Creation (2020). Titans of Creation is a studio album by the American thrash metal band Testament, released on 3 April 2020 by Nuclear Blast. The album's personnel list credits Alex Skolnick and Eric Peterson with guitars. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so an ESP E-II Eclipse through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the rig we use for Testament's other songs from Titans of Creation, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Code of Hammurabi" Tone
What guitar did Testament use on "Code of Hammurabi"?
The guitar on "Code of Hammurabi" (released 2020) isn't documented; the ESP E-II Eclipse above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Code of Hammurabi" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 8, Bass 6, Mid 4.5, Treble 6.5, 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 "Code of Hammurabi" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Code of Hammurabi" 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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