GuitarDistortedRiff60% confidence
Spheres of Madness Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Decapitated
Decapitated · 2000s · metal
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Ibanez RG7620
Pickups
DiMarzio Blaze II
Amp
Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording for 'Nihility' album released in 2002.
Amp Settings
Mids3.5
Bass5.5
Gain8.5
Reverb0
Treble7
Presence5.5
Effects Chain
- Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer · overdrive
- Boss NS-2 Noise Suppressor · noise_gate
Guitar → Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer → Boss NS-2 Noise Suppressor → Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier
Tone Matcher
Match This Tone to Your Gear
Tell us your guitar and amp — we’ll calculate the exact settings translated to your specific rig.
Adapt to MY Gear →7-day free trial · Cancel anytime.
Tone Character
- tight and percussive
- aggressive bridge pickup tone
- scooped mids
- high-gain saturation
- percussive attack
Notes & Caveats
- Exact amp settings are estimated based on typical Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier usage in metal genres.
- Specific pedal models and settings are inferred from genre conventions and may not reflect the exact equipment used in the recording.
- Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. Decapitated's 'Spheres of Madness' features a modern metal tone with extreme gain, tight low end, and slightly scooped mids typical of the genre. The treble and presence are set to ensure clarity and aggression, while the reverb is kept minimal for a dry, precise sound.