Crown in the Grave album cover - Trivium
Guitar tone settings

How to Dial In "Crown in the Grave" by Trivium - Guitar Tone Settings

Trivium·2026·Crown in the Grave
The rig

Gear for "Crown in the Grave"

Suggested rig · the original isn't documented.

The settings

Knob Positions, Pickup, and Tuning

Amp settings

Where to set the knobs for this tone. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale.

Gain8.5
Bass5.5
Mid5.5
Treble6.5
Presence6
Volume6

On your amp, these numbers won't sound the same.

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Guitar setup

How the artist had their guitar configured for this take.

Pickup selector
NeckNk+MdMiddleBr+MdBridge
Guitar knobs
Tone8
Volume10
Recording notes

A 2026 single. Matt Heafy plays signature Epiphone and ESP guitars, though no source ties a guitar or amp to this release. An Epiphone Les Paul Custom into an EVH 5150 III stands in. Set the gain high with tight lows, and use the bridge pickup. Tuning isn't documented here.

FAQ

Common Questions About the "Crown in the Grave" Tone

  1. What guitar did Trivium use on "Crown in the Grave"?

    The guitar on "Crown in the Grave" (released 2026) isn't documented; the Epiphone Les Paul Custom above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.

  2. What amp settings does "Crown in the Grave" need?

    Settings for this sound: Gain 8.5, Bass 5.5, Mid 5.5, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, 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.

  3. Can I play "Crown in the Grave" without the original gear?

    Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Crown in the Grave" 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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