How to Dial In "Ghosts of the Midwinter Fires" by Agalloch - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Ghosts of the Midwinter Fires"
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 Marrow of the Spirit (2010). Marrow of the Spirit is the fourth studio album by American metal band Agalloch, released on November 23, 2010. 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 nearest rig we use for Agalloch's other songs, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Published transcriptions put it in D standard (D G C F A D), a whole step below standard.
Common Questions About the "Ghosts of the Midwinter Fires" Tone
What guitar did Agalloch use on "Ghosts of the Midwinter Fires"?
The guitar on "Ghosts of the Midwinter Fires" (released 2010) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Jazzmaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. The track is in D Standard (D G C F A D), so retune before you dial anything in.
What amp settings does "Ghosts of the Midwinter Fires" 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 "Ghosts of the Midwinter Fires" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Ghosts of the Midwinter Fires" 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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