How to Dial In "At Dawn's First Light" by Amon Amarth - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "At Dawn's First Light"
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 Jomsviking (2016). Jomsviking is the tenth studio album by Swedish melodic death metal band Amon Amarth. The album version runs 3:50 and it was issued as a single. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so an ESP E-II Horizon NT-II through Peavey 6505+ with Ibanez Tube Screamer TS-9, the nearest rig to the one documented for Amon Amarth, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Published transcriptions put it in a custom tuning (B E A D F♯ B, low to high).
Common Questions About the "At Dawn's First Light" Tone
What guitar did Amon Amarth use on "At Dawn's First Light"?
The guitar on "At Dawn's First Light" (released 2016) isn't documented; the ESP E-II Horizon NT-II above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. The track is in Custom tuning, so retune before you dial anything in.
What amp settings does "At Dawn's First Light" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 8.5, Bass 6.5, Mid 5, Treble 6.5, Presence 6.5, Volume 7. 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 "At Dawn's First Light" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "At Dawn's First Light" 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.
What pedals are on "At Dawn's First Light"?
Whether you own those exact units or close substitutes, ToneMirror maps the pedal voicings onto the pedalboard you actually have.
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