How to Dial In "Entry Level Exit Wounds" by Veil of Maya - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Entry Level Exit Wounds"
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 The Common Man's Collapse (2008). The Common Man's Collapse is the second studio album by American metalcore band Veil of Maya. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so an Ibanez RG550 Genesis through a Peavey 6505+, the rig we use for Veil of Maya's other songs from The Common Man's Collapse, stands in. Set the amp to a saturated high-gain setting and use the bridge pickup. Published transcriptions put it in drop B.
Common Questions About the "Entry Level Exit Wounds" Tone
What guitar did Veil of Maya use on "Entry Level Exit Wounds"?
The guitar on "Entry Level Exit Wounds" (released 2008) isn't documented; the Ibanez RG550 Genesis above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. The track is in Drop B (B F♯ B E G♯ C♯), so retune before you dial anything in.
What amp settings does "Entry Level Exit Wounds" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 8.5, Bass 6.5, Mid 5, Treble 7, Presence 6.5, 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 "Entry Level Exit Wounds" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Entry Level Exit Wounds" 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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