How to Dial In "A Celebration for the Death of Man..." by Agalloch - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "A Celebration for the Death of Man..."
Suggested rig · the original isn't documented.
Knob Positions, Pickup, and Tuning
Where to set the knobs for this tone. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale.
On your amp, these numbers won't sound the same.
Get the settings for my ampHow the artist had their guitar configured for this take.
From The Mantle (2002). The Mantle is the second studio album by American metal band Agalloch. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Professional II Jazzmaster through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the rig we use for Agalloch's other songs from The Mantle, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "A Celebration for the Death of Man..." Tone
What guitar did Agalloch use on "A Celebration for the Death of Man..."?
The guitar on "A Celebration for the Death of Man..." (released 2002) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Jazzmaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "A Celebration for the Death of Man..." need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7, Bass 5, Mid 4, Treble 6, Presence 6, Volume 8. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale; match them on your amp first, then nudge to taste. ToneMirror can translate these positions for whatever amp you actually own.
Can I play "A Celebration for the Death of Man..." without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "A Celebration for the Death of Man..." tone on a Katana, a Helix, a tube combo, or anything else. The translation accounts for EQ curve, gain structure, and pickup type so the result actually sounds like the record, not just the same knob numbers on different gear.
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