Battle Axe amp settings — STL Tones Amp Hub
The Deftones guitar tone for “Battle Axe”, dialed in for a STL Tones Amp Hub with a ESP LTD SC-207. Studio version, Deftones (2003 self-titled album)
ESP 7-string guitars → ADA MP-1 preamp / Marshall JMP-1 preamp → Marshall 9200 power amp → Bogner cabs with Celestion V30/G12T-75 mix
| Knob | Setting (0–10) |
|---|---|
| Gain | 7 |
| Bass | 6 |
| Mid | 3 |
| Treble | 7 |
| Presence | 6 |
| Reverb | 0 |
| Master | 6 |
01Noise Gate (use STL's built-in gate)
Essential for 7-string palm mutes — keeps low B string tight between riffs
02Tube Screamer / OD808 model (RECOMMENDED — use as boost)
Place BEFORE amp block — tightens low end, adds mid presence to cut through the scoop
STL Amp Hub lacks the exact ADA MP-1 character, so use their tightest modern high-gain model (Rectifier or 5150 style). The mid scoop at 3 replicates Carpenter's signature sound, but the TS-style boost in front is critical — it compensates for the scoop by pushing upper mids back into the signal, preventing mud on the low B string. Your SC-207's passive humbuckers match his ESP output closely, so no gain compensation needed.
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