Downfall amp settings — Marshall m 15mgcd
The Cob guitar tone for “Downfall”, dialed in for a Marshall m 15mgcd with a Epiphone SG Standard. Studio version, Hatebreeder (1999)
ESP Custom V / Jackson Custom RR (EMG HZ-H4/passive with onboard active preamp booster JE-1000/MM-04) into Lee Jackson Perfect Connection GP-1000 preamp, VHT 2150 power amp, Marshall 1960B 4x12 with Celestion V30s
| Knob | Setting (0–10) |
|---|---|
| Gain | 8 |
| Bass | 6 |
| Treble | 7 |
| Master | 5 |
01Overdrive / Mid-Treble Booster (e.g. Jackson Audio / Tube Screamer TS9 clone)
RECOMMENDED — not currently owned; simulates Alexi's iconic onboard JE-1000 mid-boost circuit pushing the front end
The Marshall MG15CD/MG15CDR faceplate features Gain, Bass, Treble, and Contour controls with no separate Mid or Presence knobs. Set the Contour control on your amp faceplate to 6 to scoop just enough lower-mid boxiness while preserving the aggressive, articulate bite of Alexi's GP-1000 tone. Engage the FDD switch on your amp to add power-amp resonance and low-end tightness through your SG's bridge humbucker. Clean verse switch: tap the channel selector button to switch to the Clean channel and back for the heavy riffs.
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