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The Gathering Guitar Tone - Settings for Every Signature Song

Browse every The Gathering song we've broken down into amp settings, pickup choice, and pedal chain - then adapt the recipe to whatever rig you actually own.

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Record by record

The Gathering Albums We've Broken Down

Every tone

All 7 The Gathering Tones

Across the years

The Gathering Tone Evolution

  1. 1992
    The Mirror Waters
    Always…
  2. 1995
    Leaves
    Mandylion
  3. 1995
    Sand & Mercury
    Mandylion
  4. 1995
    Strange Machines
    Mandylion
  5. 1997
    On Most Surfaces (Inuït)
    Nighttime Birds
  6. 1997
    The May Song
    Nighttime Birds
  7. 2000
    Saturnine
    If Then Else
FAQ

Common Questions About The Gathering's Tone

  1. What guitar does The Gathering play?

    The specific guitar The Gathering used on these recordings varies song to song - the settings we list are tuned to the tracked tone, not a single instrument.

  2. What amp does The Gathering use?

    The Gathering's amp rig varies across their catalog. Each tone breakdown lists the specific amp used for that song.

  3. How many The Gathering songs can I dial in here?

    ToneMirror has tone breakdowns for 7 The Gathering songs, including "Leaves", "On Most Surfaces (Inuït)", "Sand & Mercury". Each one comes with the original amp settings, pickup position, tuning, and pedal chain - plus a per-rig adaptation so you can play it on your own gear.

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