How to Dial In "Sound of Destruction" by The Cult - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Sound of Destruction"
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 Born Into This (2007). Born into This is The Cult's eighth studio album, and was released on October 2, 2007 (2007-10-02) in the US, Canada, South Africa, and Sweden. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson Les Paul Custom through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the nearest rig we use for The Cult's other songs, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Sound of Destruction" Tone
What guitar did The Cult use on "Sound of Destruction"?
The guitar on "Sound of Destruction" (released 2007) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Custom above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Sound of Destruction" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6.5, Bass 5.5, Mid 6, 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 "Sound of Destruction" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Sound of Destruction" 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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