How to Dial In "Magic And Mayhem" by Amorphis - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Magic And Mayhem"
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 Tales from the Thousand Lakes (1994). Tales from the Thousand Lakes is the second studio album by Finnish progressive metal band Amorphis, released on 12 July 1994 through Relapse Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson Les Paul Custom through a Marshall JCM900 4100 Dual Reverb, the rig we use for Amorphis' other songs from Tales from the Thousand Lakes, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Magic And Mayhem" Tone
What guitar did Amorphis use on "Magic And Mayhem"?
The guitar on "Magic And Mayhem" (released 1994) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Custom above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Magic And Mayhem" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6.5, Bass 5.5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, 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 "Magic And Mayhem" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Magic And Mayhem" 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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