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How to get Korn's guitar tone

Korn across 7 famous tones — mostly through Mesa/Boogie Basis M-2000 Head into Mesa/Boogie 4x10 cabinet, Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier, Peavey 5150 Mk I/II, Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier, with humbuckers. Here is where to start, then adapt any of it to the guitar and amp you actually own.

Starting point (averaged): gain 8.5 · bass 6 · mid 4.5 · treble 6.5 · presence 6.5 (out of 10)
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Korn's go-to amps

Mesa/Boogie Basis M-2000 Head into Mesa/Boogie 4x10 cabinet ×1Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier ×1Peavey 5150 Mk I/II ×1Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier ×1

7 famous Korn tones

Coming Undone
gain 9 · bass 6 · mid 4.5 · treble 6.5
It's On!
gain 9 · bass 6 · mid 4.5 · treble 6.5
Got the Life
gain 9 · bass 6 · mid 4.5 · treble 6.5
Clown
gain 8.5 · bass 6 · mid 4.5 · treble 6.5
Falling Away from Me
gain 8.5 · bass 6 · mid 4.5 · treble 6.5
Blind
gain 7 · bass 5.5 · mid 6 · treble 7
Freak on a Leash
gain 7 · bass 7 · mid 4 · treble 6

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How to get Korn's tone — FAQ

What amp settings does Korn use?

Averaged across 7 of their tones: gain 8.5, bass 6, mid 4.5, treble 6.5, presence 6.5 (out of 10). Adapt to your own amp.

What gear do I need to sound like Korn?

They favour Mesa/Boogie Basis M-2000 Head into Mesa/Boogie 4x10 cabinet, Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier, Peavey 5150 Mk I/II, Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier 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 Korn's guitar tone?

Start with their go-to gear (Mesa/Boogie Basis M-2000 Head into Mesa/Boogie 4x10 cabinet, Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier, Peavey 5150 Mk I/II, Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier and humbuckers) and a starting EQ of gain 8.5, bass 6, mid 4.5, treble 6.5, presence 6.5 (out of 10), then dial in any of the 7 songs below. GuitarToneAdapt adapts each one to the exact amp and guitar you own, free.

Can I get Korn'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 · all 1,200+ tones.