How to Dial In "Hippocampal Pain" by ZUTOMAYO - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Hippocampal Pain"
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 Koke no Ichinen Kaiba ni Takusu (2024). Koke no Ichinen Kaiba ni Takusu is a 2024 EP by ZUTOMAYO. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Professional II Stratocaster through a Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus, the nearest rig we use for ZUTOMAYO's other songs, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Hippocampal Pain" Tone
What guitar did ZUTOMAYO use on "Hippocampal Pain"?
The guitar on "Hippocampal Pain" (released 2024) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Stratocaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Hippocampal Pain" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 4, Bass 4, Mid 5.5, Treble 7, Presence 6.5, Volume 4.5. 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 "Hippocampal Pain" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Hippocampal Pain" 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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