Positive Grid Spark settings
Sonnet of the Wretched settings for Positive Grid Spark
Chelsea Grin · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Chelsea Grin "Sonnet of the Wretched" riff tone on a Positive Grid Spark, select the Metal preset, then set Gain 8.5, Bass 4, Mid 4, Treble 6, Presence 6, Reverb 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Schecter Hellraiser C-1 · updated 2026-01-24
- Preset / mode
- Metal
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 10
Positive Grid Spark knobs
- Gain
- 8.5
- Bass
- 4
- Mid
- 4
- Treble
- 6
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
Playing tips
- Focus on palm muting for tight articulation.
- Use aggressive picking for added bite.
- Maintain a steady rhythm to keep the riff tight.
The original rig
What Chelsea Grin used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Positive Grid Spark actually has.
- Guitar
- Ibanez RG 7-string (likely RG7321 or similar, as used by Chelsea Grin in 2010 era)
- Amp
- Engl E645 PowerBall Head
- Gain
- 9
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 4.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 1
Different guitar or pedals? Get Sonnet of the Wretched adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Chelsea Grin's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What preset should I use on the Positive Grid Spark for Sonnet of the Wretched?
Start from the Metal preset, then set Gain 8.5, Bass 4, Mid 4, Treble 6, Presence 6, Reverb 0.
Which pickup should I use for Sonnet of the Wretched?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 10.
What gear did Chelsea Grin use on Sonnet of the Wretched?
Guitar: Ibanez RG 7-string (likely RG7321 or similar, as used by Chelsea Grin in 2010 era). Amp: Engl E645 PowerBall Head.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Schecter Hellraiser C-1. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
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Settings are generated by ToneAdapt's tone adaptation for the gear named on this page and are a starting point — every amp, guitar and room is a little different.