How to Dial In "Despicable Heroes" by Arch Enemy - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Despicable Heroes"
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 Anthems of Rebellion (2003). Anthems of Rebellion is the fifth studio album by Swedish melodic death metal band Arch Enemy. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Caparison Dellinger II through an Engl Fireball 100, the rig we use for Arch Enemy's other songs from Anthems of Rebellion, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Published transcriptions put it in C standard (C F B♭ E♭ G C), two whole steps below standard.
Common Questions About the "Despicable Heroes" Tone
What guitar did Arch Enemy use on "Despicable Heroes"?
The guitar on "Despicable Heroes" (released 2003) isn't documented; the Caparison Dellinger II above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. The track is in C Standard (C F B♭ E♭ G C), so retune before you dial anything in.
What amp settings does "Despicable Heroes" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 8, Bass 6, Mid 5.5, 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 "Despicable Heroes" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Despicable Heroes" 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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