How to Dial In "Woman of Dark Desires" by Bathory - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Woman of Dark Desires"
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 Under the Sign of the Black Mark (1987). Their third album, recorded in September 1986 at Heavenshore Studio in Stockholm and produced by Boss Forsberg and Quorthon, released on 11 May 1987. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson Les Paul Standard '50s through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the nearest rig to the one Bathory is documented with, stands in. Set the amp to a driven crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Woman of Dark Desires" Tone
What guitar did Bathory use on "Woman of Dark Desires"?
The guitar on "Woman of Dark Desires" (released 1987) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Standard '50s above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Woman of Dark Desires" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7.5, Bass 5, Mid 5.5, Treble 7, 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 "Woman of Dark Desires" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Woman of Dark Desires" 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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