How to Dial In "Tears of the Dead" by Arch Enemy - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Tears of the Dead"
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 Stigmata (1998). Stigmata is the second studio album by Swedish melodic death metal band Arch Enemy, released on 5 May 1998 by Century Media Records. The album's personnel list credits Michael Amott and Christopher Amott with guitars. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so an ESP LTD EC-1000 through a Peavey 6505+, the rig we use for Arch Enemy's other songs from Stigmata, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Tears of the Dead" Tone
What guitar did Arch Enemy use on "Tears of the Dead"?
The guitar on "Tears of the Dead" (released 1998) isn't documented; the ESP LTD EC-1000 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Tears of the Dead" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 8, Bass 6, Mid 5.5, 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 "Tears of the Dead" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Tears of the Dead" 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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