How to Dial In "Alone in the Morgue" by Whitechapel - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Alone in the Morgue"
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 Somatic Defilement (2007). The Somatic Defilement is the debut studio album by American deathcore band Whitechapel, released on July 31, 2007 by Candlelight. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so an ESP LTD EC-1000 through a Peavey 6505+, the rig we use for Whitechapel's other songs from The Somatic Defilement, stands in. Set the amp to a saturated high-gain setting and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Alone in the Morgue" Tone
What guitar did Whitechapel use on "Alone in the Morgue"?
The guitar on "Alone in the Morgue" (released 2007) isn't documented; the ESP LTD EC-1000 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Alone in the Morgue" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 9, Bass 7, Mid 5, Treble 6, 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.
Can I play "Alone in the Morgue" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Alone in the Morgue" 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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