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My Curse Guitar Tone — Killswitch Engage

Exact amp settings for every part of “My Curse”, a metal 2000s track by Killswitch Engage.

My Curse by Killswitch Engage has 2 distinct guitar parts documented here, built around the Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier. Pick the section you’re learning below for its gain and EQ, then open the full page to see the complete rig, pickup and pedal chain — and adapt every knob to your own amp and guitar for free.

Riff · Distorted

My Curse — Riff · Distorted

Amp: Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier
Gain 9Bass 6Mid 4.5Treble 7Presence 6.5Reverb 1
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Riff · Clean

My Curse — Riff · Clean

Amp: Laney VH100R
Gain 0Bass 5.5Mid 5.5Treble 6.5Presence 5.5Reverb 1.5
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My Curse guitar tone — FAQ

What amp settings do I need for My Curse by Killswitch Engage?

The main part uses gain 9, bass 6, mid 4.5, treble 7, presence 6.5, reverb 1 (out of 10) on the Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier. My Curse has 2 documented parts (Riff · Distorted, Riff · Clean) — open each below for its exact gain and EQ, then adapt them to your own amp free.

What amp is used in My Curse?

These tones were built around Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier, Laney VH100R. You don’t need the same amp, though — GuitarToneAdapt re-dials the My Curse tone for whatever amp and guitar you already own, free in the browser.

How many guitar tones are in My Curse?

My Curse by Killswitch Engage has 2 distinct guitar parts documented here: Riff · Distorted, Riff · Clean. Each has its own amp settings and signal chain.

How do I get the My Curse guitar tone on my own amp?

Start from the settings for the part you’re learning above, then let GuitarToneAdapt compensate for your specific amp, guitar and pedals so it sits like the record — no new gear needed, free.