How to Dial In "The Allfather Awakes" by Amon Amarth - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "The Allfather Awakes"
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 Allfather Awakens (2026). No source documents the guitars or amps used on this recording, so an ESP Eclipse into a Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier stands in, a typical high-gain rig for melodic death metal. Set the gain high with tight lows on the bridge pickup. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "The Allfather Awakes" Tone
What guitar did Amon Amarth use on "The Allfather Awakes"?
The guitar on "The Allfather Awakes" (released 2026) isn't documented; the ESP E-II Eclipse above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "The Allfather Awakes" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 8.5, Bass 5.5, Mid 5, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, Volume 6. 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 "The Allfather Awakes" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "The Allfather Awakes" 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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