How to Dial In "Panic Hysteric" by The Black Dahlia Murder - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Panic Hysteric"
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 Servitude (2024). Their tenth album, produced by Brandon Ellis and Mark Lewis and released in September 2024, the first after the death of vocalist Trevor Strnad, with Brian Eschbach taking over vocals. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so an ESP E-II Eclipse through a Peavey 6505+, the nearest rig to the one The Black Dahlia Murder is documented with, stands in. Set the amp to a high-gain setting and use the bridge pickup. Published transcriptions put it two whole steps down (C standard).
Common Questions About the "Panic Hysteric" Tone
What guitar did The Black Dahlia Murder use on "Panic Hysteric"?
The guitar on "Panic Hysteric" (released 2024) isn't documented; the ESP E-II Eclipse 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 "Panic Hysteric" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 9, Bass 6, Mid 4, 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 "Panic Hysteric" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Panic Hysteric" 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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