How to Dial In "X-Ray Mirror" by Voivod - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "X-Ray Mirror"
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 Nothingface (1989). Nothingface is the fifth studio album by Canadian heavy metal band Voivod. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson Les Paul Custom through a Mesa Boogie Mark III, the rig we use for Voivod's other songs from Nothingface, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "X-Ray Mirror" Tone
What guitar did Voivod use on "X-Ray Mirror"?
The guitar on "X-Ray Mirror" (released 1989) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Custom above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "X-Ray Mirror" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6, 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 "X-Ray Mirror" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "X-Ray Mirror" 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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