🎸 Artist tone guide

How to get DOOM (Mick Gordon)'s guitar tone

DOOM (Mick Gordon) across 3 famous tones — mostly through high-gain profiler, with humbuckers. Here is where to start, then adapt any of it to the guitar and amp you actually own.

Starting point (averaged): gain 9 · bass 6 · mid 5 · treble 7 · presence 6 (out of 10)
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DOOM (Mick Gordon)'s go-to amps

high-gain profiler ×3

3 famous DOOM (Mick Gordon) tones

At Dooms Gate
gain 9 · bass 6 · mid 5 · treble 7
BFG Division
gain 9 · bass 6 · mid 5 · treble 7
Rip and Tear
gain 9 · bass 6 · mid 5 · treble 7

Metal amp settings

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How to get DOOM (Mick Gordon)'s tone — FAQ

What amp settings does DOOM (Mick Gordon) use?

Averaged across 3 of their tones: gain 9, bass 6, mid 5, treble 7, presence 6 (out of 10). Adapt to your own amp.

What gear do I need to sound like DOOM (Mick Gordon)?

They favour high-gain profiler with humbuckers. You do not need the exact rig — GuitarToneAdapt re-dials their tones for the guitar and amp you already own, free.

How do I get DOOM (Mick Gordon)'s guitar tone?

Start with their go-to gear (high-gain profiler and humbuckers) and a starting EQ of gain 9, bass 6, mid 5, treble 7, presence 6 (out of 10), then dial in any of the 3 songs below. GuitarToneAdapt adapts each one to the exact amp and guitar you own, free.

Can I get DOOM (Mick Gordon)'s tone on a different amp or guitar?

Yes. You do not need their exact rig — GuitarToneAdapt models how their gear shapes the sound and compensates for whatever amp, guitar and pedals you already have, free in the browser.

Settings are community-researched estimates. Adapt any to your gear at GuitarToneAdapt · amp settings · tuning chart · all 1,200+ tones.