How to Dial In "Silver Swarm" by Thornhill - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Silver Swarm"
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 Bodies (2025). Bodies is the third studio album by Australian alternative metal band Thornhill, released on 4 April 2025 by UNFD. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so an Ibanez RG Iron Label RGIB21 Baritone through a Kemper Profiler Rack, the rig we use for Thornhill's other songs from Bodies, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Silver Swarm" Tone
What guitar did Thornhill use on "Silver Swarm"?
The guitar on "Silver Swarm" (released 2025) isn't documented; the Ibanez RG Iron Label RGIB21 Baritone above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Silver Swarm" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7, Bass 6.5, Mid 5.5, Treble 6, Presence 5.5, Volume 6. 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 "Silver Swarm" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Silver Swarm" 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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