Black Sails in the Sunset album cover - AFI
Album · 11 tones

Black Sails in the Sunset Guitar Tone - Amp Settings for Every Track

AFI·1999·Guitar tone settings
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The Black Sails in the Sunset amp settings window

Median knob positions across the 11 guitar tracks we've broken down from this record, on the amps they were tracked with. A starting point for the album's sound; pick a track below for its exact recipe.

Gain
5.5
5.5–5.5 · n=11
Bass
5.5
5.5–5.5 · n=11
Mid
6
6–6 · n=11
Treble
6.5
6.5–6.5 · n=11
Presence
6
6–6 · n=11
Volume
6.5
6.5–6.5 · n=11
The rig behind the record

What AFI Used on Black Sails in the Sunset

Tracklist

Every Black Sails in the Sunset Tone You Can Dial In

  1. No Poetic Device
  2. God Called in Sick TodayMarshall JCM800 2203
  3. At a Glance
  4. Clove Smoke Catharsis
  5. Exsanguination
  6. Malleus Maleficarum
  7. Narrative of Soul Against Soul
  8. Porphyria Cutanea Tarda
  9. Strength Through Wounding
  10. The Last Kiss
  11. The Prayer Position

11 of this record's tracks are broken down so far. Most popular first.

FAQ

Common Questions About the Black Sails in the Sunset Tone

  1. What amp was Black Sails in the Sunset recorded with?

    Every one of the Black Sails in the Sunset tracks in our catalog was tracked on a Marshall JCM800 2203. ToneMirror rewrites those settings for whatever amp you own - a different EQ curve and gain structure landing on the same recorded sound.

  2. What guitar was used on Black Sails in the Sunset?

    The Gibson Les Paul Custom appears on the most Black Sails in the Sunset tracks in our catalog. You don't need one - the settings are calibrated to the recorded tone, so they translate to the guitar you already have.

  3. What amp settings do I need for the Black Sails in the Sunset sound?

    Across the 11 guitar tracks from Black Sails in the Sunset we've catalogued, the median is gain 5.5 (range 5.5–5.5), with bass 5.5, mid 6, treble 6.5 on a 0–10 scale. That's the record's window rather than any one song's recipe - pick a track above for the exact knob positions it was recorded with.

  4. How many Black Sails in the Sunset songs can I dial in here?

    ToneMirror has 11 tracks from Black Sails in the Sunset broken down, including "No Poetic Device" and "God Called in Sick Today". Each carries the original amp settings, pickup position, tuning, and pedal chain, plus a per-rig adaptation for your own gear.

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