How to Dial In "L'Île des morts" by Alcest - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "L'Île des morts"
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 Spiritual Instinct (2019). Spiritual Instinct is the sixth studio album by French post-black metal band Alcest. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Vintage II 1966 Jazzmaster through a Marshall JVM410H, the rig we use for Alcest's other songs from Spiritual Instinct, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "L'Île des morts" Tone
What guitar did Alcest use on "L'Île des morts"?
The guitar on "L'Île des morts" (released 2019) isn't documented; the Fender American Vintage II 1966 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 "L'Île des morts" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, Volume 5.5. 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 "L'Île des morts" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "L'Île des morts" 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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