Pack Animal amp settings — Valeton GP-100
The Gnawing guitar tone for “Pack Animal”, dialed in for a Valeton GP-100 with a Harley Benton R-457BK MultiScale. Studio version — Gnawing's death/doom output, likely from their 2020s recordings
Unverified — death/doom bands in this style typically use high-gain heads (Peavey 5150/6505, Orange, or Mesa Dual Rectifier), downtuned 7-string or baritone guitars with passive high-output humbuckers, minimal pedals beyond a noise gate and possible Tube Screamer for tightening
| Knob | Setting (0–10) |
|---|---|
| Gain | 7 |
| Bass | 5 |
| Mid | 6 |
| Treble | 6 |
| Presence | 4 |
| Reverb | 0 |
| Master | 7 |
01Noise Gate (GP-100 internal block)
Essential for high-gain doom — kills hum during rests without choking sustain
02Tube Screamer (GP-100 internal block)
Used as a clean boost to tighten low-end on the 7-string — drive nearly off, level pushing the amp model
Your R-457BK's passive humbuckers and multiscale design are ideal for this turf. The GP-100's Recto/5150-style models handle doom gain well — I kept gain at 7 (not maxed) because the TS block in front adds perceived saturation and tightness. Mids at 6 prevent the scooped-mud trap that kills doom riffs. Bass is moderate at 5 because your 7-string's low B/A already delivers massive fundamental — too much bass EQ creates woof, not weight.
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